NIWA To Key Into Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda For Vibrant Services From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja

From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja

The Board Chairman of the National Inland Waterways Authority, Lokoja, Muktar Shagari, has given an assurance that the organisation would not relent in keying into President Ahmed Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda to better the living standard of Nigerians. adsbygoogle || []).push({});

Shagari who gave the assurance while addressing the management staff of the Waterways Authority in Lokoja on Thursday, appreciated their dedication to boost productivity in service delivery and stressed the need for collective commitment towards advancing the vision of the federal government’s renewed hope agenda.

According to him “The Renewed Hope Agenda challenges every federal institution to raise its standards, strengthen transparency, and deliver tangible results that improve the lives of Nigerians.

“For NIWA, this agenda aligns perfectly with our mandate: to transform Nigeria’s inland waterways into safe, efficient, and economically vibrant corridors of national development.

“We will strengthen enforcement of safety regulations, improve monitoring systems, and promote a culture of professionalism across all NIWA operations. Every life lost on our waterways is one too many. Under this Board, safety is not negotiable.

“In line with the President’s drive for economic expansion, NIWA will intensify efforts to dredge critical channels, rehabilitate jetties, and expand facilities that support transportation, logistics, and trade. We must ensure that inland waterways become a reliable alternative to the overstretched road network.

“No institution can rise above the quality of its people. We will continue to support training, reward excellence, and uphold fairness in career progression. At the same time, we will insist on discipline, accountability, and ethical conduct at all levels. Renewed Hope must reflect in our character, not only our projects.

“Colleagues, the work before us is significant, but so is our potential. Nigeria’s waterways hold enormous opportunities for transportation, agriculture, tourism, and energy. With unity, professionalism, and commitment, NIWA can become a flagship agency for federal reform and national progress.

“Let me assure you that the Board stands ready to support the Management and Staff as we together chart a new course for NIWA, one rooted in service, innovation, and renewed hope for our
country”