The Acting Managing Director and CEO of National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) Umar Yusuf Girei has disclosed that the authority prioritizes staff safety to improve their working environment.
In a paper he delivered titled “Good psycho- social working environment: A pathway to thriving workers workers and strong organization” to mark the World Safety Day on the 28 April 2026 at the authority’s conference gall, Lokoja, Kogi State.
The Acting MD said the management prioritized the provision of new offices and rehabilitation of old ones at the headquarters and selected area offices. “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.

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. His words: ” 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 trainings in emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, and work place stress management in Turkey and Rwanda.”