75 Boat Operators Receive Safety Training in Lagos, Ogun, and Ondo
The three-day training program aimed to equip boat operators with essential skills and knowledge to ensure safe and efficient navigation on Nigeria's waterways. Participants included major boat associations like the Maritime Workers Union and ATBOWATAN.
Timothy Clement of NIWA highlighted the importance of the training in reducing accidents due to limited technical knowledge. Dr. Sileola Akinbowale described the program as a life-saving initiative to enhance manpower capacity and reduce waterway accidents.
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