Navy Can't Safeguard Waterways Alone

Navy can't safeguard waterways alone

Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, says the federal government is taking action to tackle the growing incidents of boat accidents across Nigeria’s waterways. Speaking in Abuja while receiving the report of the Special Committee on the Prevention of Boat Mishaps in Nigeria, Oyetola declared the Federal Government’s resolve to act on the recommendations presented, adding that the time was ripe for Nigeria to consider deployin…

FG Unveils National Plan to End Boat Mishaps, Calls for State Support - TV360 Nigeria

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has pledged sweeping reforms to improve maritime safety and end the recurring tragedies on Nigeria’s waterways. Speaking in Abuja on Friday while receiving the report of the Special Committee on the Prevention of Boat Mishaps in Nigeria, Oyetola said the Federal Government remains unwavering in its commitment to making the nation’s waters safe for all users. “The current spate of boat …

Minister Pledges Maritime Safety Reforms After Spate Of Boat Accidents

In the wake of several deadly boat accidents across Nigeria’s waterways, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has vowed to implement sweeping reforms aimed at improving maritime safety and preventing further tragedies. Speaking during a high-level stakeholder meeting in Abuja, the minister expressed deep concern over the increasing number of boat mishaps, [...] Source from InfoStride News

Tinubu's top minister takes strong action to stop frequent boat mishaps: "We can't do it alone"

Oyetola seeks state support to end boat mishaps, unveils plan to replace unsafe boats, enforce safety, and act on NIWA’s 64-point water transport reform report.

FG Moves To End Recurring Fatalities On Nigerian Waterways

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, said on Friday that the Federal Government would implement sweeping reforms to improve maritime safety in a bold step towards ending recurring fatalities on Nigeria’s waterways. Receiving the report of the Special Committee on the Prevention of Boat Mishaps in Nigeria, the minister’s Special Adviser, Media... The post FG Moves To End Recurring Fatalities On Nigerian Waterways appeared …

Minister Vows Sweeping Reforms To End Boat Mishaps , As Committee Submits Report

In a bold step towards ending recurring fatalities on Nigeria’s waterways, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, on Friday, 1st August 2025, received the report of the Special Committee on the Prevention of Boat Mishaps in Nigeria, vowing that the Federal Government would implement sweeping reforms to improve maritime safety. According to a statement while receiving the report of the Special Committee i…