NIWA aligns institutional goals for accountability and better service delivery – MD

The Acting Managing Director of National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Umar Yusuf Girei, says NIWA is focused on aligning institutional goals in ensuring accountability, collaboration with stakeholders and better service delivery to Nigerians.

The NIWA boss, Girei, said, to achieve this, the organization convened a two day Executive and Anti-Corruption training with the theme “Strengthening Integrity and Revenue System in Inland Waterways Management”  for Board Members, Management and Area Managers and also 2026 NIWA Management Retreat in Abuja.

Girei made this known at NIWA headquarters in Lokoja and noted that this is part of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, with the support of His Excellency Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, CON Hon. Minister of Marine and Blue Economy.

He further said, as part of its anti-corruption drive, the NIWA management held discussions with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to explore measures for strengthening transparency within its operations.

Girei, therefore, assured staff that the ongoing reforms under his watch would translate into improved service and better working conditions.

“NIWA remains committed to continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement and the reforms are expected to enhance both internal performance and public confidence,” he stated.