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FG Inaugurates Special Committee to Curb Boat Mishaps in Nigeria

In a significant move to enhance safety on Nigeria’s inland waterways, the Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, has inaugurated a Special Committee on the Prevention of Boat Mishaps in Nigeria. The event, which was held at the Ministry’s Conference Room in Abuja, marks a crucial step in addressing the recurring challenges of boat accidents across the country.
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Zero Tolerance for Boat Mishaps: GMs, Area Managers Sign Performance Bond with NIWA MD

As part of efforts to enhance safety on Nigeria’s waterways, General Managers and Area Managers of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) have signed a performance bond with the Managing Director, Mr. Bola Oyebamiji, FCIB reinforcing a strict commitment to eradicating boat mishaps. This initiative highlights NIWA’s resolve to enforce safety regulations and improve operational efficiency across the nation’s inland waterways.
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International Maritime Organization: NIWA Boss, Bola Oyebamiji Attends 46th Consultative Conference in London

As part of efforts to sanitize the system, ensure all round security, safety, and continuously guaranteeing adequate protection of lives and property of the citizens on the Inland Waterways in Nigeria, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Bola Oyebamiji has reassured the public that no stone would be left unturned to champion the constitutional obligations of the Authority and achieve its mandate under the umbrella of Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, in line with the Renewed Hope agenda of the current administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
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