As part of efforts to encourage water transportation and improve safety on the Lagos inland waterways, the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), on Wednesday, commenced the year 2021 life jacket distribution exercise at the Epe division with over 500 life jackets donated to riverine schools, boat operators and market women from the coastal communities.
The distribution exercise at the Epe marina waterfront had Royal fathers, political leaders, riverine area school pupils, and other significant stakeholders in the water transport sector within the Epe community.
Speaking at the event, the General Manager, Lagos State Waterways Authority, Mr. Oluwadamilola Emmanuel said through LASWA, the Lagos State Government has embarked on a series of policy reforms, programs, and investments to promote and facilitate water transport provision to realize its potential to become an attractive mode of transportation.
“This life jacket donation exercise is one of the many programs that promotes and facilitates water transport”, he said, stating that LASWA embarked on this program to help the people of Lagos State, both old and young, cultivate the habit of wearing lifejackets.
“This is vital to the growth of water transportation by reducing fatalities on the waterways”, the GM added while urging boat operators to strictly adhere to safety guidelines and ensure no one can board their ferries without wearing a standard life jacket.
Beneficiaries at the event included
school children and their teachers from several riverine communities, market women, commercial boat operators and
other invited beneficiaries.
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