The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has imposed an immediate ban on loading activities at unauthorized points all over the nation
The Managing Director of NIWA, Bola Oyebamiji, announced the new order during a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday.
He said no commercial passenger boat should be allowed to load from any point other than those recognised and registered by NIWA.
The MD of NIWA added that it was mandatory for all commercial boat operators to provide and enforce the use of lifejackets on the boats always, with commercial passenger displaying the Boat Name Letters and Load line.
Oyebamiji also banned all unlicensed boats and watercraft from operating on the waterways.
This to reduce boat accidents and improve safety as over the past six months, numerous deadly accidents have plagued the country’s inland waterways.
News edited by Favour Owonibi