Bola Oyebamiji assumes Duty as 8th Managing Director/CEO of NIWA
The 8th Managing Director/CEO of National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) Alh. Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji assumed duty at the Headquarters today the 30th of October 2023 in Lokoja, Kogi state.
Moghalu Lauds Nigerian Navy Hydrographic Office
The Managing Director of NIWA Chief Dr. George Moghalu has lauded the efforts of the Nigerian Navy Hydrographic office on the mapping and charting of River Alape in Ondo state. The MD expressed this in his goodwill message at the 2023 World Hydrography Day celebration with the theme “Hydrography: Underpinning The Digital Twin of The
PRESS RELEASE: Kwara Boat Mishap
The Management of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) is deeply saddened by the Boat mishap that occurred on 12th June 2023, along the Jebba Lake channel in the Lafiagi-Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State in which about 103 passengers are feared to have died. We condole with the families of those that have
NIWA commiserates with Anambra over boat mishap
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has commiserated with the people of Anambra over Friday’s boat mishap that led to the loss of 10 lives at Ogbaru. “It is with shock and sadness that NIWA commiserates with the people and government of Anambra over the mishap which consumed 10 lives at Umnnakwo, in Ogbaru Local
NIWA commissions two ferry boats, lays foundation for Passenger lounge in Kebbi
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has laid the foundation of a modern passenger lounge and commissioned two 32-seater ferry boats at Yauri Local Government Area of Kebbi State. Speaking during the foundation-laying ceremony, the Managing Director NIWA, Chief Dr George Moghalu said the government of President Muhammadu Buhari is determined to make an impact
Transportation Minister commends NIWA MD, commissions Patrol Boats
The Minister of Transportation, Mu’azu Jaji Sambo, on Friday, visited the National Inland Waterways Authority’s Area Office in Port Harcourt where he commissioned three patrol boats and 32- seater ferry boat to enhance operational efficiency as well as encourage water transportation in the Eastern Zone. The Minister who is a former General Manager of the
NIWA Deploys Ambulance on Lagos Waterways
In response to incessant boat mishaps on the Lagos inland waterways, the managing director, National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Dr George Moghalu, has approved the deployment of new ambulance boat to the Lagos area office. The new water craft fitted with amber lights and two 175 Horse Power engines made by Yamaha, fitted with medical
7 Years Imprisonment For Watercraft Operators and Passengers who fail to use Life-Jackets and are non-compliant to Waterways Regulations
As part of efforts to curb the menace of boat accidents and consequent loss of lives, the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), on Monday, visited some riverine communities, sensitising them on the newly gazetted Transport Code of the Federal Government, and its implication for errant jetty owners, boat operators as well as boat passengers. The
Federal Government Concessions Onitsha River Port
The federal government has concessioned the Onitsha River Port in Anambra State for N4 billion under a public private partnership (PPP) arrangement. The deal will also see the FG earn N23 billion in the 30 years period of the concession. The facility, which has been under concession discussion for over five years, was eventually concessioned
