The Managing Director of National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Bola Oyebamiji, has been commended for the monumental achievements recorded in a very short time in the maritime sector.
The chairman, Kogi State Rowing, Canoe and Sailing Federation, Chief Aiyelabowo Adebanji Austin, gave the commendation Lokoja while speaking with newsmen in his office.
Aiyelabowo was full of praises for the NIWA boss who, he said, has made significant mark in a very short period of time.
The chairman also lauded Oyebamiji’s proactive measures, which includes the implementation of education grants, promotion letters and medical packages for staff to boost morale and productivity.
He further commended NIWA under Oyebamiji’s watch for their efforts in bringing the vital code to fruition.
He also hailed the purchase of 15 boats of varying capacities and purposes, comprising three surveillance boats, fire safety enforcement boats, a gun patrol boat, a 62-seater passenger boat as a pilot scheme to replace traditional wooden canoes, three water ambulances, and two hydrographic survey boats equipped with multi-beam echo sounders.
Chief Aiyelabowo prayed to God for guidance and divine support for the NIWA boss to do more, especially in the area of youth development and humanitarian services.
