Another boat from Addax, named Oluwaseyifunmi, has capsized, raising serious questions about the efficacy of the National Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA, in regulating water transportation.
The recent incident points the glaring ineptitude of NIWA in ensuring the safety of riders navigating Nigeria’s waterways.
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Recall that few days ago, a boat mishap which claimed the lives of three people and one still missing occurred from the same terminal.
This latest tragedy adds to a string of similar incidents, highlighting the urgent need for regulatory reforms.
The alarming frequency of boat mishaps points to a systemic failure within NIWA, prompting calls for the National Assembly to intervene and grant states the authority to regulate inland waterways within their jurisdictions.
As rescue efforts are underway, authorities are grappling with the pressing need to address the lapses in water transportation safety protocols.
This is a developing story, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Ojelabi, the publisher of Freelanews, is an award winning and professionally trained mass communicator and a recipient of the D9112 Superstar Icon Award, who writes ruthlessly about pop culture, religion, politics and entertainment.
