NIWA Tasks Ferry Operators On Safety Rules

The National Inland Wa
terways Authority (NIWA), has urged ferry operators to adhere to operational rules and regulations, to ensure safety on the waterways.
The Managing Director of NIWA, Hajia Maryam Ciroma, made the plea while addresseing newsmen during a Safety and Awareness Campaign organised for ferry operators, passengers and other stakeholders.
“NIWA has started the campaign for safety on the nation’s waterways nationwide by distributing life jackets and other informative materials to reach all stakeholders operating on the waterways,” Ciroma said.
She advised the stakeholders not to travel by ferry after 6p.m, adding that several accidents were recorded in Lagos’ waters at night.
The managing director said that all the ferries, boats, as well as canoes should be registered with NIWA.
She urged stakeholders to lodge complaints at NIWA’s office, for quick attention.
NIWA distributed 320 life jackets to boat operators in Lagos after several demonstrations on the use of life jackets to save the lives of passengers.
She said that NIWA had also sensitized boat operators in some states like: Niger, Ondo and Kogi.