BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO A veteran boat captain with the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), Captain Claudius Adeleke Afotan, has officially retired after an illustrious 28-year career marked by an unblemished safety record. Widely respected for his exceptional discipline and professionalism, Captain Afotan, fondly known as Baba Ilaje, sailed various government patrol boats for a total […]
BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO As the world marks International Women’s Day, the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) stands as a shining example of gender inclusion in Nigeria’s maritime sector. Under the leadership of General Manager Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, the agency has made groundbreaking strides in increasing female representation, setting a precedent for public institutions across the country. […]
By Temitope Adebayo The Lagos State Waterways Authority LASWA is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated reopening of the Ikorodu Ferry Terminal, marking a significant milestone in our commitment to enhancing transportation services and fostering seamless connectivity for the residents of Ikorodu and its environs following a temporary closure due to safety concerns. In a press […]
By Temitope Adebayo The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) has said that the Floating Clinic has conducted medical outreach in Lagos state’s Badagry, Epe, and Ojo local government areas, rendering health services to the underprivileged, providing them with anti-malaria injections, Free Eye tests, and free health education in first quarter of 2023. The General Manager […]
By Temitope Adebayo The General Manager, Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), Mr Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, has said that the agency trained 300 pupils in the last three years to reduce the incidence of children drowning in Nigeria. Emmanuel made the disclosure during the 3rd edition of LASWA’s Advocacy Programme tagged ” The Lagos Water Savvy Kids […]
By Temitope Adebayo The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) says it is partnering with the French Development Agency (AFD) to engender an improved water transportation system in Lagos. The General Manager of LASWA, Mr Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, disclosed this in Lagos when the AFD team visited the LASWA headquarters at Falomo, Lagos. The visit was to […]
*NIWA blames incident on violation of regulation Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) says the seventh and last body from Friday’s night boat mishap near Ikorodu has been found. LASWA’s General Manager, Mr. Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, made the confirmation on Sunday in Lagos. “The last body was found through the joint efforts of LASWA, National Inland Waterways […]
The Lagos state Waterways Authority (LASWA) says one person is still missing while three rescued on Tuesday’s boat mishap at Lekki Shoreline, Lekki Phase 1 in the state. LASWA General Manager, Mr. Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Lagos. Emmanuel said: “At about 4.30 pm on the June 23, […]
The Lagos State Government on Sunday confirmed the death of 12 persons in the boat mishap which occurred at the weekend in Ilashe area of the State. In a statement issued by the Managing Director of Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), Engr Abisola Kamson, the State Government attributed the unfortunate mishap to overloading of passengers […]