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Speaking during a sensitisation exercise in Lagos recently, the Lagos Area Manager of NIWA, Sarat Braimah, stated that the agency would ensure that boat captains, operators, and passengers were fully aware of the new safety measures and the strict penalties for non-compliance.

She explained that the code, which had been officially gazetted into law, was designed to address critical safety concerns across Lagos’ waterways.

She emphasised the importance of making all waterway users aware of the new regulations.

According to Braimah, the sensitisation campaign focuses on communicating the major aspects of the code, which include mandatory registration of vessels, the ban on overloading of boats, and the compulsory use of life jackets for all passengers.

The NIWA Lagos boss explained that those provisions, which were previously issued as advisory warnings, were now enforceable by law, warning that enforcement would be strict, with violators facing severe consequences.

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