…Set to deepen private sector collaboration By Seun Ibiyemi The Chairman of the Governing Board of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), His Excellency Barrister Mukhtar Shehu Shagari, has reaffirmed the Authority’s commitment to upgrading dilapidated infrastructure, phasing out unsafe boats, strengthening waterway safety enforcement, and deepening collaboration with the private sector to unlock the…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has issued a strong warning to heads of agencies under his ministry, stressing the need for strict accountability and measurable performance outcomes. Oyetola gave the directive on Thursday in Lagos during the signing of performance bonds with heads of maritime agencies at the…
By Seun Ibiyemi A coalition of indigenous maritime tourism and transportation investors has pledged to unlock strategic investment opportunities aimed at developing Nigeria’s largely untapped maritime tourism economy, particularly for littoral communities in Lagos and across the country. The group, Allied Concessionaries and Blue Economy Alliance, made the commitment during a courtesy visit to the…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Stay Africa Youth Development Initiative (SAYDI) has conferred the Nelson Mandela Pan African Leadership Award on Engineer Sarat Braimah, Lagos Area Manager of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), in recognition of her hard work and dedication to national service. The Accra, Ghana-based organisation, led by its President, Dominic Mensah, was…
By Seun Ibiyemi The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has announced new strategies aimed at improving its operational system and enhancing collaboration with key stakeholders as part of efforts to boost efficiency and accountability. Speaking at a post event Press Conference at NIWA Headquarters Lokoja, the Acting Managing Director, Umar Yusuf Girei, while answering questions…
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…
The immediate past Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), has been honoured with the “Most Media Friendly Maritime CEO” Award, as the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, highlighted key safety, revenue, and regulatory reforms achieved under his leadership. The award, organised by the…
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…
