The Managing Director National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) Mr Bola Oyebamiji FCIB was at the National Assembly complex before the joint committee of Senate and House of Representatives on Inland Waterways to defend the 2025 fiscal year budget.
The Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, CON has constituted a Special Committee to review the operations of commercial boat operators in Coastal and Inland Waterways with a view to addressing incessant boat mishaps across the country.
The Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola CON, oversee the 1st- 3rd quarter 2024 performance assessment report implementation of presidential priorities and Ministerial deliverables for publication at the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, Abuja.
The House Committee on National Inland Waterways has pledged legislative and increased budgetary allocation to the Authority to enable it complete Lokoja River Port in Kogi State.
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has commenced the clearance of water hyacinth from Lagos water channels to ease transportation and enhance safety.