LASWA kicks off waterways safety awareness campaign

…Distributes lifejackets to ferry passengers

By Seun Ibiyemi

To improve waterways safety and prepare for the rainy season, the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) has commenced its yearly Waterways Safety Awareness Campaign to enlighten Ferry passengers about waterways safety rules and regulations.

In a statement made available to Nigerian NewsDirect by Head, Public Affairs Unit Lagos State waterways Authority, Wuraola Alake stated that the continuous safety sensitisation program kicked off on Friday 31st of March 2023, at Ebute Ero Jetty and then moved to Sabonkoji, Temidire, and Liverpool Jetties on the same day.

Also, on Monday, 3rd of April 2023, the Safety Awareness Campaign team was at Ipakodo Ferry Terminal and later moved to Baiyeku, Ibeshe, and Ijede Jetties Ikorodu axis.

Several items such as safety information booklets, safety souvenirs, and different sizes of Life jackets, were donated to ferry passengers in these Jetties and Terminals.

In addition, LASWA officials lectured passengers on safety precautions such as what to do in an emergency, how to wear a lifejacket properly, and other safety rules and regulations at each event.

Commuters also engaged in an interactive session during which passengers inquired about waterways transportation while also commending the regulatory Authority for organizing such a lofty program.