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28 December 2016

NIWA deploys swamp devils to break blockage of navigational routes in Lagos

The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has deployed three swamp devils to break and unlock the blockage of navigational routes in Lagos state. Form Epe to Badagry and Ikorodu, water weeds have affected transportation, and has brought untold hardship to both commuters and boat operators. At Ikorodu jetty, where NIWA officials have been stationed to

Boss Mustapha vows to reposition NIWA for optimum performance

Managing Director of Nigeria Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA, Alhaji Boss Mustapha, has expressed his determination to reposition the agency for optimum performance. Alhaji Mustapha stated this during a chat with the Chairman of Nigeria International Ports and Terminal, NIMPORT, Development Promotion group, Mr Fortune Idu. He said that the authority would soon be taking its

Tender Notice

INVITATION OF PRE-QUALIFICATION AND FINANCIAL BID: INTRODUCTION The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), a parastatal under the Federal Ministry of Transportation (FMOT) with Headquarters at Lokoja, Kogi State in line with the Public Procurement Act, 2007 hereby invites reputable and experienced contractors to submit Tender (Technical & Financial) for the under-listed projects in the year

President Buhari Appoints Gida Mustapha as NIWA MD

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Mr. Boss Gida Mustapha, as the new Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA). This was contained in a statement issued on Thursday 23rd of June, by the Director (Press) in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr. Bolaji Adebiyi.

NIWA Urges LASG to Obey Court Order on Dredging

The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has urged the Lagos State Government to obey a Federal High Court judgement restricting it from regulating commercial activities of dredgers in the state. The Lagos Area Manager of NIWA, Mr Mu’azu Sambo made the plea in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in

NIWA Moves to Address Menace of Boat Mishaps

The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) in collaboration with Enviroplus+ Associate Ltd has inaugurated the National Waterways Emergency Preparedness and Response Unit to address the challenge of boat mishaps that usually occur on the waterways. The NIWA area manager, Mrs. Christy Hastu, said in Lokoja yesterday during the inauguration/sensitization programme for stakeholders in waterways transportation