The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has called on states to improve waterways safety by banning wooden boats and ensuring life jacket compliance.
He made the call in a statement issued by his Special Adviser, Mr. Bolaji Akinola, at a Citizen–Government Engagement Summit, where he urged state authorities to tackle the rising cases of waterways accidents.
The minister noted that phasing out wooden boats and transitioning to fibre-reinforced alternatives would not only improve safety but also promote environmental sustainability and empower local artisans through indigenous boat-building initiatives.
