The
Lagos State Government yesterday warned boat operators in the state
against giving passenger plying its water ways fake life jackets.The Managing Director of the Lagos State Waterways Authority, Engineer Abisola Kamson, who gave the warning urged residents using its water ways to always reject fake life jackets whenever they are commuting by water.
Kamson said the only bright red, orange and lemon are approved colours for life jackets in the state, lamenting that most operators are in the habit of using substandard life vest on waterways.
According to her, it is unfortunate that most local fashion designers now sow all manners fabrics as live jackets, which she said is dangerous because they don’t meet the required standard.
Kamson added that LASWA has confiscated no fewer than 700 fake life jackets in the last four months,appealed to commuters to insist on standard when travelling by waterways
She said,”For visibly sake in case of any emergency, bright red, orange and lemon colour of life jacket have been approved for environment. Black or other colour are not acceptable.
“We have decided to be given the jackets to the commercial boat operators free of charge because we don’t want excuse for using substandard jacket. Boat operators must also understand that it is their duty to always use standard jacket. Wearing of life jacket on water is as good as seat belt to a moving car.
Kamson added that the agency would continue to sensitise the residents particularly those plying the waterways to on the safety standard, adding that they must insist on what is safe for them whenever they are embarking on a journey through water transportation.
“They have the right to insist on quality and standard jacket every time. They must say no to counterfeit jackets whenever the operators present them to them,”Kamson added.
She insisted that water transportation remain the best and safest in the state, adding that residents must also join hand to ensure that standard is maintained always.
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