The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) has urged ferry operators and waterways users to adhere strictly to all safety precautions while using the waterways before, during and after the Eid-el-Kabir festival.
The General Manager, LASWA, Mr Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, said in a statement signed in Lagos on Tuesday, that users should guide against night travels, while operators should avoid overloading and reckless driving before, during and after the festivities.
Emmanuel said: “the authority has put in place appropriate measures to forestall any boat incident during the Sallah festivities.
“The LASWA regular patrol boats, the authority’s floating clinic and the Search & Rescue team will be on standby to ensure safety compliance and attend to any unforeseen situation that may occur on the waterways during this period and beyond.”
He warned all waterways users, especially commercial ferry operators, not to violate the waterway’s rules and regulations to avoid being sanctioned.
He advised ferry passengers to always wear the standard life jackets while on the waterways.
The LASWA boss also encouraged passengers to report any boat operator that does not provide them with proper life jackets or engages in any activity that could endanger the life of its passengers.
