The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has gotten a boost from the Ondo State government in its quest to make the Inland Waterways safer for all.
This happened when the Governor of Ondo State Hon. Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa through the office of the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Youth Empowerment and Job Creation, Amb. Orioye Benedict Gbayisemore, and the Special Assistant to the Governor on Pipeline Surveillance and Inland Waterways Security, Engr. Alore Omosuyi, officially launched the Operation Safe Ondo Waters and Waterways Insurance Scheme.
The initiative aims to promote safety, security, and sustainable economic development along Ondo State’s waterways.
As part of the Initiative, the state Government Procured 1,500 life jackets which will be distributed to water users.
Source : NIWA
