National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA)
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Official handle of National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA). Established to manage, maintain & develop Nigeria's inland waterways for navigation.
Lokoja
Joined March 2014
"NIWA remains committed to continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement and the reforms are expected to enhance both internal performance and public confidence". He stated.
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...strengthening transparency within its operations. Girei therefore, assured staff that the ongoing reforms under his watch would translate into improved service and better working conditions.
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...in ensuring better service delivery to Nigerians. He further said, as part of its anti-corruption drive, the Management held discussions with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to explore measures for...
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The Acting MD noted as part of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, with the support of His Excellency Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, CON Hon. Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, the Authority is focused on aligning institutional goals...
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...Anti-Corruption training with the theme "Strengthening Integrity and Revenue System in Inland Waterways Management" organize for Board Members, Management and Area Managers and also 2026 NIWA Management Retreat in Abuja.
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...to boost efficiency and accountability. Speaking at a post event Press Conference at NIWA Headquarters Lokoja, the Acting Managing Director, Umar Yusuf Girei, while answering questions from journalists stated that, the organization convened a two day Executive and...
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NIWA MOVES TO STRENGTHEN SYSTEMS, PARTNERS WITH ANTI-CORRUPTION BODY- GIREI The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has announced new strategies aimed at improving its operational system and enhancing collaboration with key stakeholders as part of efforts...
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Some Management staff that accompanied the Ag. Managing Director were Engr. Mohammad Dangana (GM Special Duties), Suleiman Makama (AGM Corporate affairs) Dr. Wale Tijani (TA to the MD), Engr. Sarat Braimah (Lagos Area office Manager) and Christie Fagbewesa (TM to MD).
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The award is a recognition of NIWA's efforts to promote safety & security on Nigeria Inland Waterways, including the implementation of the Inland Waterways Transportation Code & the deployment of Water Marshals to enforce safety regulations amongst many other achievements in 2025
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Addressing the media, the Acting Managing Director expressed his gratitude, stating that the award is a testament of the Authority's dedication and commitment to improving maritime safety in Nigeria and will spur the staff to do more.
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...the New Telegraph newspaper held at Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos was received by Alhaji Umar Yusuf Girei the Acting Managing Director/CEO who dedicated it to the hardworking staff of the Authority and the former Managing Director, Bola Oyebamiji FCIB.
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NIWA WINS MARITIME AGENCY OF YEAR 2025 FOR REDUCING BOAT MISHAPS BY 70%. The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has been honored with the maritime agency of the year 2025 award for its outstanding effort in reducing boat Mishaps by 70%. The award/dinner night 2025 by...
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The Authority affirmed its commitment to the continuous use of this workshop in engaging & training waterways users on the activities of our River Channels.
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...training & are expected to deploy the knowledge acquired to their Operations, in order to promote Safe navigation on the Waterways.
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The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) through its Calabar Area Office organized a Workshop tagged "BOAT DRIVERS NAVIGATION AND SAFETY TRAINING" for Boat Drivers and Crew in Calabar, Cross River State. A total of Twenty-Eight (28) Boat Drivers and Crew took part in the...
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The highlight of the event was the distribution of Life Jackets to boat operators.
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...the importance of the use of life jacket when boarding a boat. Among those in attendance were; Chief Ibrahim Hameed (the Community Leader of the Ega-Idah community), boat operators and other relevant stakeholders.
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In continuation of the "One man One Jacket" campaign, The Lokoja Area office of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) carried out a sensitization campaign in Idah Local Government Area of Kogi state. The campaign which was also delivered in the local language stressed...
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The 2- day executive anti-corruption training has all Board members, Management and Area Managers in attendance.
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Also speaking, the Chairman, ICPC, Dr. Musa Aliyu (SAN) reaffirmed its orgaization’s readiness to support public institutions through preventive mechanisms, capacity building, and integrity-driven initiatives.
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