LASWA Restates Commitment To Safety On Waterways

The Lagos State Govern
ment on Thursday reiterated its commitment to continue in its drive to ensure safety on the waterways and urged strict compliance to usage of life jackets.
The General Manager, Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) Mr Yinka Marinho, spoke at a news conference in Ikeja.
He spoke on the issue of boat mishap which occurred in Ebute- Ojo waterways in Ojo Local Government Area of the state last week.
Marinho expressed worry over people’s refusal to wear their life jackets when on water despite the state government’s efforts to forestall incidents on its waterways.
According to him, the waterways, in most cases, are shut intermittently during bad weather to forestall any mishap.
Also speaking, Dr Femi Oke-Osanyintolu, General Manager, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), said the swift response of the state emergency response team ensured that eight persons were rescued alive.
“Our response was swift, prompt and effective.
He appealed to residents to adhere to the rules and regulations for the use of waterways, saying it was for their safety.
“Our people need to abide to these rules because safety of lives and property is paramount to this administration,” he said.