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‘No Boat Operations Beyond 7pm; It Is An Offense’ – Lagos State Govt

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2 years ago

Nov 25, 2022.

Adesola

Lagos State Government has banned the operation of boat operators on the waterways beyond specific hours.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has upheld the law banning boat movement beyond 7.00pm.

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The state reiterated that the law is still in use and should not be violated.

In a joint statement issued by the Director-General of Lagos Safety Commission (LSC), Mr. Lanre Mojola and the General Manager of Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), Mr. Damilola Emmanuel, all operators are to comply with the waterways safety code.

The code is to prevent avoidable boat accidents that could lead to the loss of lives.

The statement reads in part: “In line with the waterways’ safety code developed by all waterway’s regulators and stakeholders, boat transport activities are to take place between 5:30 am and 7.00 pm every day.”

“It is an offense for boat operators and passengers to be seen on inland waterways outside of these hours”.

“Therefore, all waterways’ users are advised to strictly observe this time restriction in order to avoid boat mishaps.”

“On no condition should anyone get onboard a vessel after or before the stipulated operational hours. Likewise, no passenger or operator can board a vessel without wearing a life vest with standard buoyancy factor.”

“Boat operators are advised to navigate water channels cautiously to avoid ramping into water hyacinth as the plant could entangle boat engines leading to breakdown, loss of control, and in some cases, accidents.”

“As you are aware, the Lagos State Government is developing a multimodal transport system in which all three modes of transportation available are being integrated to improve travel time, cost, experience and overall safety of all commuters.”

“The State Government has empowered LASWA and LAWMA to clear and dispose of all wastes on inland waterways in the State. This exercise is expected to commence soon.”