{"id":21299,"date":"2018-02-11T18:46:17","date_gmt":"2018-02-11T17:46:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationalwire.com.ng\/?p=21299"},"modified":"2018-02-11T18:46:17","modified_gmt":"2018-02-11T17:46:17","slug":"lagos-distributes-1500-life-jackets-boat-operators-passengers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationalwire.com.ng\/sub\/lagos-distributes-1500-life-jackets-boat-operators-passengers\/","title":{"rendered":"Lagos Distributes 1,500 Life Jackets To Boat Operators, Passengers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In its bid to continuously ensure safety on the inland waterways, the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) has distributed over 1500 Life Jackets to ferry operators, passengers and riverine communities across the state.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking to journalists at the weekend, Managing Director of LASWA, Mr. Damilola Emmanuel, said the Authority has intensified campaign to emphasise the use of life jackets by all waterways users.<\/p>\n<p>He said the 1500 life jackets were distributed within 2017 and January 2018, adding that more would be distributed in the course of the year, however urging passengers to insist on life jackets before embarking on any journey on the water.<\/p>\n<p>He said aside the donation of life jackets, the Authority has also embarked on sensitisation at various state-owned jetties whilst also using electronic media to emphasise on safety measures to be adhered to by all waterways users.<\/p>\n<p>The LASWA boss added that to improve safety on the waterways, the Authority with relevant Ministries Departments and Agencies (MDAs) is currently planning and working towards establishing an Emergency and Response Unit for the Inland waterways.<\/p><div data-ad-id=\"32665\" style=\"text-align:center; margin-top:0px; margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:0px; margin-right:0px;float:none;\" class=\"afw afw_ad_image afw_ad afwadid-32665  \">\r\n                                                            <div style=\"font-size:10px;text-align:center;color:#cccccc;\">Advertisement<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.accessbankplc.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" height=\"auto\" max-width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/nationalwire.com.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Banner-1.jpg\"><\/a>\r\n                                                                        \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p>He said the Emergency and Response Unit collaborates with the LASWA patrol team to respond to emergency cases on the waterways, while reminding ferry operators to continue to strictly comply with safety guidelines.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Lagos state government in its drive to promote a multi-modal transport system, especially the movement of passengers, goods and services on its waterways, will under no circumstances compromise safety standards and the protection of lives and property. As such, we restate our commitment to the promotion of all safety measures and ensure that all operators comply with all safety standards in line with global best practices.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOnce again, the Authority will like to urge all waterways users to always wear their life jackets and report any issues immediately to the Authority or Marine Police as we continue to work to ensure a safe, clean and prosperous inland waterways,\u201d Emmanuel said.<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In its bid to continuously ensure safety on the inland waterways, the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) has distributed over 1500 Life Jackets to ferry operators, passengers and riverine communities across the state. 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