To enhance navigational safety for waterways users, the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has laid water buoys from Gbajibo in Niger state to Gbajibo-Mundi in Kwara state.
The number of buoys used were 10 red colour and 6 green colour. The river is generally deep with the least depth of 21.3m.
According to a statement signed by Assistant General Manager, Corporate Affairs, NIWA, Suleiman Makama, the Authority is taking this proactive step towards safeguarding the waterways.
“These buoys serve as critical markers, indicating safe navigation channels, warning of hazards and designating protected areas, ” the statement said.
It would be recalled that Managing Director/CEO of NIWA, Mr. Bola Oyebamiji, had during the 2025 Management retreat, emphasized on safety regulations and improve operational efficiency across the Nation’s Inland Waterways.
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