NIWA MD Prioritizes Staff Welfare During Tour of Aba and Warri Offices
NIWA MD, Bola Oyebamiji (2nd right) being conducted round the facilities of the Authority on Thursday
…Calls for Deeper Private Sector Participation in Blue Economy
By DAPO OLAWUNI
In a continued effort to enhance operations and boost staff morale, Bola Oyebamiji, the Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), visited the Aba and Warri Area Offices on Wednesday and Thursday as part of a comprehensive working tour.
His visit to these offices focused not only on inspecting facilities but also on fostering stronger connections with NIWA employees.
The NIWA MD also called for deeper private sector participation in the blue economy initiative to harness greater benefits from the Blue economy for national development.
Oyebamiji extended his tour to the Onitsha and Asaba offices, further deepening his engagement with staff and assessing the condition of vital infrastructure.
At the Warri office on September 5, 2024, Oyebamiji highlighted the importance of staff welfare, describing it as one of his core priorities.
The managing director said that NIWA is determined to revamp the nation’s economy by consolidating on Public/Private Partnerships (PPP) initiatives.
“This initiative is part of our deliberate plans to open up new opportunities to maximized full economic potentials of the nation’s waterways.”
“The PPP is the way to go but we need people or investors, who have genuine intentions and purposes to enable us align with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda for economic recovery,” he said.
The NIWA managing director tasked the staff to live up to expectation by working harder in revenue generation that could open rooms to better their welfare.
He warned the staff against indolence and laxity since he was committed to staff welfare and revenue generation
According to him, there is need for the staff to be disciplined and committed by rededicating themselves to the growth and development of the Authority.
The MD also assured the staff of regular training and retraining for optimum performance.
In a candid interaction with the staff, he underscored the need for collective effort in revenue generation, explaining that increased revenue will directly impact staff benefits and overall welfare improvements.
“The welfare of staff is central to our success. We must all work together to grow our revenue, and in turn, improve our working conditions,” Oyebamiji stated.
During his visit, the MD conducted a thorough inspection of critical facilities, including the Authority’s yard, shoreline, and the recently constructed concrete jetty. He assured employees that these facilities would receive upgrades to boost efficiency and enhance overall service delivery.
Accompanied by key members of NIWA’s management team, Oyebamiji’s visit underscored his commitment to operational excellence and staff well-being.
Oyebamij was reported to have inspected the Onitsha river port complex, the authority’s yard, shoreline, and NIWA newly built concrete jetty
See Photos of the visit below:
