CITIZENS COMPASS— The Acting Managing Director/CEO of National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Umar Yusuf Girei, has said that the Authority prioritises staff safety to improve their work environment.
Presenting a paper titled, Good psycho- social working environment: A pathway to thriving workers and strong organization to Mark the world safety day on April 28, 2026, at the Authority’s conference Hall, Lokoja, kogi state, Girei said the management prioritised the provision of new offices and rehabilitation of old ones at the headquarters and selected area offices.
According to him: “We have provided a well equipped staff clinic and ensured access to potable water and proper sanitation at the headquarters, Lokoja and some selected Area offices”.
He said through partnership with relevant sister agencies such as the federal medical center Lokoja, periodic mental health talks are being organised to the benefit of the staff. ” We have also implemented flexible work arrangements for nursing mothers in line with the existing circular from the office of the Head of service ” According to the Ag MD all categories of staff have enjoyed training in emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, and workplace stress management in Turkey and Rwanda.
This year’s event had in attendance key stakeholders, including the Representatives of the Nigerian Navy (NNS) Lugard, Hydroelectric power producing Areas Development Commission (HYPPADEC), Kogi state Ministry of Transportation, National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Standards (NESREA) and the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps).
