NIWA restate commitment to safer waterways

By Providence Ayanfeoluwa

The Acting Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Alhaji Yusuf Girei, has reaffirmed the Authority’s commitment to translating maritime policies into practical results that ensure safer waterways, reliable infrastructure and sustainable economic growth.

Delivering a goodwill message at the just concluded 2026 World Maritime Day celebration themed: “From policy to practice: Powering excellence”, Alhaji Girei commended stakeholders for their dedication to advancing Nigeria’s maritime sector.

Girei stated: “This year’s theme reminds us that strong policies create value only when they are translated into meaningful action. In...