The Federal Government’s concern about the persistent mishaps on the nation’s inland waterways was answered with the introduction of the Inland Waterways Transportation Regulations 2023, referred to as the Waterways Transportation Code.
Inland Waterways Transportation Code is a game changer at the core of NIWA’s new approach to safety is the Waterways Transportation Code, designed to standardise operations, minimise accidents and create a more structured environment for potential investors.
New MD/CEO of NIWA Bola Oyebamiji’s administration expedited the gazetting of this code within six months, a process that had previously languished for years. With an intricate set of penalties for violations, NIWA aims to enforce strict adherence to rules that govern the use of the country’s vast waterways network.
These rules are part of an effort to protect lives, safeguard property as well as preserve the waterways’ environment and infrastructure from potential hazards linked to maritime violations.
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