-The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has started clearing water hyacinths from Lagos water channels to improve safety and ease water transportation ahead of the busy Yuletide season.
-The clearance project is focusing on high-traffic channels in Lagos, beginning with the Omu Creeks (now cleared) and moving to Ikorodu Water Channels, which will take at least a week.
-The initiative aligns with NIWA’s mandate to ensure smooth and safe navigation, especially during the holiday season when an increase in water traffic is expected.
-Water hyacinths often resurge in Lagos waterways, particularly during this season, so NIWA aims to clear these invasive weeds proactively to maintain safe passages.
-After Ikorodu, NIWA plans to extend clearing to Badagry and Apapa channels. The agency has deployed river marshals to monitor boat operations and ensure project success.
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