NIWA reports 99% of Nigeria's boat accidents in three years due to human error, highlighting safety rule violations and drug use.

The Managing Director of Nigeria's National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Bola Oyebamiji, reported that 99% of boat accidents in the past three years are due to human errors, with some operators using drugs and defying safety rules. NIWA is committed to safety but faces challenges like insufficient penalties for rule violations. A House Committee visited NIWA headquarters to assess operational efficiency and called for more funding and public-private partnerships to improve infrastructure and safety.

November 21, 2024
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