LASWA prevents mishap on Lagos waterways

• removes dredging pipe

The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) on Tuesday, demonstrated its unwavering commitment to ensuring safety on the Lagos Inland waterways by swiftly mitigating the effect of a dangerously installed dredging pipe that posed a significant threat to ferry operators and waterway users along the power line en route Ikorodu axis of Lagos.

According to a statement signed by the Public Affairs Unit of LASWA, the poorly installed pipe, left behind by a dredging company, was discovered in the early hours of Tuesday.

“It obstructed the movement of two passenger ferries and damaged the hull parts of the boats, creating a potential hazard for waterways users.

“Upon receiving reports of the obstruction, LASWA’s Patrol team immediately conducted an on-site inspection and took decisive action to eliminate the risk by installing marker buoys to show the safe path to navigate.

“This effort emphasized LASWA’s vigilance in monitoring and managing the waterways to prevent accidents.

“This swift action of demarcating the danger area and installation of marker buoys prevented what could have been a catastrophic incident.

“We urge all dredging companies and marine operators to adhere strictly to safety and environmental regulations to prevent such occurrences in the future.

“The agency further called on stakeholders, including dredging companies, boat operators, and waterfront communities, to collaborate in maintaining safe and navigable waterways,” the LASWA statement read.