The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has
commissioned a 36 seater ferry boat at Yelwa - Yauri, Kebbi State recently.
In his opening remarks, The Managing Director of NIWA
Chief Dr. George N. Moghalu thanked God for the opportunity given to the
Authority to procure the 36 seater ferry boat on behalf of Distinguished
Senator, Bala Ibn Na`Allah as part of his constituency project.
The MD also acknowledged the kind support given to NIWA
by the Yauri Emirate council in fulfilling its official responsibilities, He
also appreciate the Distinguished Senator for his commitment and desire to
create the enabling environment for water transportation to grow.
He further
stated that “the importance of water transportation cannot be over emphasized
for both facilitating the transportation of cargos and personnel in
strengthening our economy and at the same time exploring tourism potentials of
water transportation. I am also appealing to the government of Kebbi State to
encourage NIWA by assisting it to ensure companies, organizations and the
public that are using NIWA`s Right of Ways which is one hundred metres
perpendicular from the point of River must made to pay their legitimate fees”.
In his speech, distinguished Senator Bala Ibn Na`Allah
promised to bring more developments to his people as the ferry being
commissioned is just the beginning as two more ferries are on their way coming,
one from Lagos and the other from China. He also said, in addition to the
Jetties he has built before in the Area, he is also planning in conjunction
with NIWA to build a ferry terminal.
Thereafter, the Emir of Yelwa - Yauri HRH. Dr. Muhammed
Zayyanu Abdullahi (CON) cut the tape to commission the new ferry boat for the
general use of his people and there was a boat ride in compliance with the
covid-19 safety protocols.
Earlier, the Managing Director of NIWA paid a courtesy
call to the Emir of Yauri, during the visit the Emir raised three critical
issues in the areas of litigations, clearing of water hyacinth/removal of
wrecks and the development of the Inland Waterways for the optimum benefit of
his people.
Responding, the MD of NIWA promised to address all the
issues raised by the Royal Father.
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