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NIWA raises alarm over rising water levels across rivers, lagoons

––vows to enforce strict compliance with safety regulations, use of life jackets by boat operators, passengers
Funso Olojo
The National Inland Waterways Authority(NIWA) has issued an alert on the rising water levels across rivers and lagoons in the country which poses a danger to unregulated water transportation.
In the warning notice issued by the management, the authority said its gauge readers had confirmed the new development.
Consequently, NIWA has advised people living along the river banks across the country to relocate to higher grounds to avoid loss of lives and properties.
In addition, the authority has advised boat operators and passengers to ensure strict compliance with the laid-down safety procedures as it has vowed to ensure strict compliance.
”The National Inland Waterways Authority(NIWA) wishes to inform the General Public that our gauge readers have confirmed the country’s fast-rising water levels across rivers and lagoons.
”Consequently, the authority calls on all persons living at the riverbanks across Nigeria to start preparing to relocate to higher grounds to avoid the loss of lives and properties in the advert of a flood.
”Specifically, the boat operators and passengers are advised to take note of the rising tides and ensure strict adherence to safety regulations on the inland waterways, including compulsory use of life jackets always.
”The Inland Waterways transportation regulations 2023 has been gazetted and compliance shall be enforced”, the notice concluded.
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Dantsoho,NPA MD, plays host to Japanese agency, Vicky Haastrup for strategic collaborations

Funso OLOJO
In continuation of his strategic engagements with institutions and individuals that would drive the operational efficiency of the agency, the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Abdulahi Datsotho, has played host to Chief Representative of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Mr. Yuzurio Susumu at the NPA Headquarters Marina.
The meeting focused on harnessing the technical and allied synergies necessary to actualize the Dantsoho-led Management team’s quest to deepen the eco-friendliness of Nigerian Ports through renewable energy and increased automation.
JICA is an implementing agency of Japanese Official Development Aid (ODA) for the purpose of supporting the socioeconomic development and economic stability of developing regions.,
Similarly, Dr Dantsoho received in audience Olori Vicky Ayodele Haastrup, the wife of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, Ajimoko III, Owa Obokun Adimula and Paramount Ruler of Ijesaland at the NPA Headquarters.
Princess Vicky Haastrup, who is also Chairperson Seaport Terminal Operators Association of Nigeria (STOAN) pledged the institution’s support for the Dantsoho-led management team’s renewed effort at advancing the frontiers of trade facilitation.
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