The Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, on Wednesday 2nd July 2025, formally inaugurated the Governing Boards of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), in a ceremony held at the Ministry’s Conference Room in Abuja.

The Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, led the official distribution of 3,500 life jackets to water transport users in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State on Friday, May 2, 2025. The event, held as part of a nationwide initiative, marks a continuation of the Federal Government’s concerted efforts to tackle recurring boat mishaps and ensure the safety of coastal and riverine communities.