Maritime
LASWA Begins Removal Of Wrecks From Ikorodu Channels
The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) says it has commenced the removal of wrecks from the Ikorodu channel to improve navigation on the waterways.
The Authority said the removal would ease navigation and curb unnecessary water accidents.
This was contained in a statement by the General Manager of LASWA, Oluwadamilola Emmanuel.
He said the exercise was part of the authority’s efforts to improve navigability on the inland waterways.
Emmanuel said the removal of the wrecks which began last Wednesday, would improve safety and reduce the risk of accidents in the state.
“The obstructions on the waterways locations listed for removal based on risk level are Ojo-Irewe channel, Baiyeku Waterfront and Lekki-Ikorodu channels.
“One of such wrecks was removed in Ikorodu on Wednesday while hoping to remove all the remaining wrecks to stop accident on the waterways,” he said.
He admonished boat drivers against over-speeding, alcoholism and other acts capable of causing accident on the waterways.