PHOTOS: Lagos waterways authority donates life jackets, sensitises ferry passengers

The Lagos state waterways authority (LASWA) has shared different sizes of life jackets to ferry passengers across different locations in the state.

In a post on its Facebook page, LASWA said the exercise “Waterways safety awareness campaign” included the sensitisation of passengers about the rules and regulations of using the means of transportation.

In a statement on Monday, Wuraola Alake, spokesperson of the agency, said the programme was held in Ipakodo Ferry Terminal, Baiyeku, Ibeshe, and Ijede Jetties in the Ikorodu axis.

The campaign also took place at Ebute Ero, Sabonkoji, Temidire, and Liverpool jetties on Friday.

“Several items such as safety information booklets, souvenirs, and different sizes of life jackets, were donated to ferry passengers in these jetties and terminals,” she said.

“In addition, LASWA officials lectured passengers on safety precautions such as what to do in an emergency, how to wear a lifejacket properly, and other safety rules and regulations at each event.”

The sensitisation is hoped to decrease casualties from water transportation in the state. Last year, at least 19 people died from boat mishaps across Lagos state.

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