In the statement released yesterday, the agency announced that “Further to our earlier financial contributions, the Managing Director, National Inland Waterways Authourity, Chief Dr George N Moghalu has authorized the release of the Authority’s water-buses, security patrol boats and other craft for use by relevant states and Federal agencies in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic”
“These craft are useful for moving personnel and materials to and from the riverine communities, as well as maintaining security on our inland waterways” Dr Moghalu further urged all waterways users to observe safety precautions, social distancing and other guidelines as given by the Presidential Taskforce on COVID-19, in order to stay safe in these trying times.