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By Steve Agbota
The management of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has lamented poor debt recovery and revenue drive by some Area Managers.
Speaking at the authority’s 2025 Management Retreat, the Managing Director of Bola Oyebamiji said that some area offices and area managers are not performing up to expectations, which he said is unacceptable.
However, he lamented the underperformance of some area offices, citing cases where annual revenue figures were as low as one or two million naira.
According to him, there is a need for improved performance across all NIWA offices, particularly in revenue generation and debt recovery.
According to him, the management and staff of the brown water regulatory agency show renewed commitment to boosting revenue generation, enforcing accountability, and improving the operational efficiency of the organisation.
“This situation is simply unacceptable. Despite management’s provision of resources, incentives, and training opportunities, the expected results were not achieved. Moving forward, stricter measures will be enforced to ensure accountability and drive performance,” he said.
He further addressed the challenges in debt recovery, revealing that many area managers failed to cooperate with the debt recovery consultant appointed in 2024.
“In some instances, debtors were either untraceable or provided inconsistent financial records, making recovery efforts difficult. This negative attitude towards financial accountability will no longer be tolerated,” he warned.
Oyebamiji emphasized that beyond reviewing past performance, the retreat would also focus on capacity building and teamwork to ensure that every officer is well-equipped to meet the set goals.
“This retreat is not just about evaluating past performance; it is about strategizing for the future. I encourage all participants to engage actively, exchange ideas, and work collectively towards making NIWA a leading agency in the marine and blue economy sector,” he concluded.
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