NIWA boasts waterways safety with new buoys

Determined to enhance navigational safety on the nation’s waterways, the National Inland Waterways Authority said it has laid water buoys from Gbajibo in Niger State to Gbajibo-Mundi in Kwara State.

NIWA announced in a statement on Tuesday signed by its spokesperson, Suleiman Makama.

Makama explained that the number of buoys used was 10 red and six green colours.

“The river is generally deep with the least depth of 21.3 m. The authority is taking this proactive step towards safeguarding our waterways. These buoys serve as critical markers, indicating safe navigation channels, warning of hazards, and designating protected areas,” Makama said.

Recall that during the 2025 management retreat, the managing director of NIWA, Mr. Bola Oyebamiji, emphasised safety regulations and improved operational efficiency across the nation’s inland waterways.

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