The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has averted what could have turned out to be another barge accident on Lagos waterways when it rescued a fully loaded barge named “Sekinatu” abandoned and floating on Lagos waterways with about 26 containers onboard. According to Engineer Sarat Braimah, “this barge was seen on the waterways floating aimlessly without any tugboat attached to it. “Our marine staff from our Lagos office saw it and were able to move the barge aground. “This is a serious offence, and as you can see, there are 26 loaded containers onboard the barge without any tugboat attached to it. We are still investigating to find out what happened to the owner because nobody was seen on the barge when it was arrested.

Source: Nigerian Tribune April 29, 2021 13:29 UTC