NIWA wins Maritime Agency of the Year 2025 Award for cutting boat mishaps by 70%

The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has been named Maritime Agency of the Year 2025 in recognition of its significant progress in enhancing safety across Nigeria’s inland waterways, including a reported 70 percent reduction in boat mishaps. The honour was presented at the 2025 award and dinner night organised by New Telegraph, held at the…

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How ₦14.6bn boat procurement will boost safety, trade on Inland Waterways — Oyebamiji

Former Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Mr. Bola Oyebamiji, has disclosed that the Federal Government approved about ₦14.6 billion for the procurement of modern boats and ferries to strengthen safety, trade and passenger transportation across Nigeria’s inland waterways. Oyebamiji made this known in Osun State on Thursday while receiving a delegation…

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