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Condolence Message on Boat Mishap in Bayelsa State

The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) expresses its deepest condolences to the families affected by the recent tragic boat mishap that occurred on Wednesday, 7th August, 2024, near Ezetu 1 community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. The incident, caused by an engine default explosion, resulted in the loss of several lives […]
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WARNING: Fast Rising Water Levels Across Rivers and Lagoons

The Management of National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) wishes to inform members of the public and owners of submerged and partially submerged wrecks located within the jurisdiction of the Federal Navigable Waterways of outer Marina, Lagos State and Warri waterways, Delta State, Nigeria as identified below to come with documents of proof of ownership along with work plan for the removal of such wreck within (2) two weeks of this publication to the General Manager (Marine) through the Area Managers, Lagos and Warri Area Offices of NIWA as the case maybe.
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Public Announcement: Wreck Removal in Lagos and Delta State Waterways

The Management of National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) wishes to inform members of the public and owners of submerged and partially submerged wrecks located within the jurisdiction of the Federal Navigable Waterways of outer Marina, Lagos State and Warri waterways, Delta State, Nigeria as identified below to come with documents of proof of ownership along with work plan for the removal of such wreck within (2) two weeks of this publication to the General Manager (Marine) through the Area Managers, Lagos and Warri Area Offices of NIWA as the case maybe.
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