Mr Ganiyu Tarzan, President, Association of Tourists Boat Operators and Water Transporters of Nigeria, has warned residents of Lagos State against dumping refuse on waterways to avoid boat mishaps.
Tarzan gave the warning in an interview with newsmen on Sunday in Lagos.
He said that dumping refuse on the waterways coud lead to boat mishaps, as it obstructs the movement of boats.
“Refuse deface the waterways, it causes accident and also damage boat engines.
“Once there is too much dirt in a particular portion on the water, it hardens the place and once a boat runs into it by mistake, such boat will capsize’’ he said.
Tarzan, however, applauded the Lagos State Government Cleaner Initiative, for removing the refuse, hyacinth and wrecks on the waterways.
“The government has improved towards their responsibility in ensuring a smooth and easy flow/movement of boat on the…
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