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R-L: Lagos Area Manager of NIWA, Engr Sarat Braimah; Commissioner for Transportation Lagos state, Oluwaseun Oshinyemi; Director of Maritime Services at Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, Mrs Mercy Ilori; MD of NIWA, Bola Oyebamiji; and the General Manager of LASWA, Damilola Emmanuel at the sensitization and distribution of life jackets in Lagos on Wednesday
In a significant advancement for water safety and the enhancement of inland water transportation, the Hon. Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, HE Adegboyega Oyetola, has donated presented life jackets to the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA).
The donation ceremony which took place yesterday at LASWA’s headquarters at the Five Cowries Terminal in Lagos, reinforces the unwavering commitment of the Federal Government to establish safe and efficient water transport systems nationwide, with a special focus on Lagos State, the busiest waterways hub in Nigeria.
This initiative highlights the crucial importance of safety in our nation’s water transport sector, particularly as we ramp up efforts to unlock the vast economic potential of the blue economy.
According to LASWA, “The life jackets donation strengthens LASWA’s existing safety initiatives and supports Lagos State’s ongoing campaign to promote the essential use of life jackets among all waterways users.
“The event will showcase a live demonstration on the proper use of life jackets, complemented by an intensive public sensitization drive on water safety, coordinated by LASWA in collaboration with agencies such as NIWA, the Marine Police, and officials from the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy.
“This donation epitomizes the robust partnership between federal and state agencies dedicated to ensuring that Nigeria’s waterways are secure, viable alternatives to road transportation while being user-friendly”.
