By In continuation of its Ember Months Safety Awareness and Sensitization programs, the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) on Monday distributed several life jackets of to passengers at the Ipakodo Ikorodu ferry.
The waterways safety campaign exercise which began few months ago has taken place at various jetties and terminal across all zones on the state inland waterways.
Safety information booklets and flyers containing emergency numbers with passenger’s safety guidelines translated into local language were also given to ferry commuters so as to boost their confidence while using the waterways.
The Authority noted that the Regular distribution of Life Jackets by LASWA to Boat Operators, riverine communities, school children and other waterways users in the state has always been part of the Lagos State Government’s effort to improve waterways safety and encourage the use of water transportation in Lagos.
