In a bid to reduce boat accidents in Nigeria, Total
upstream weekend commenced training of boat operators in Nigeria, emphasizing
on safety and briefing of passengers before boarding vessels.
Speaking at the training programme held in Lagos, Deputy
Managing Director of Total Upstream Companies in Nigeria, Mr. Ahmadu-Kida Musa
said that the objective is to reduce the cases of baot accidents on the
nation's waterways.
Musa who was represented by the General Manager Corporate Social
Responsibility, CRS, Dr. Nkoyo Attah said that Total decided to implement
the marine awareness campaign with a view to enlightening boat operators by
providing them with appropriate safety information , rules and skills to enable
them navigate the in-land waterways in a safer manner.
He said " The campaign focuses on safety which is our core
value to us at Total, but it is also a demonstration of our commitment to
promoting safety best practices, environmental protection, business ethics and
corporate social responsibility everywhere we work.
"In the course of doing business, Total has deliberately
fashioned out some initiatives which are aimed at giving back to the Nigerian
society and this maritime awareness campaign is one of such initiatives".
In his representation, the guest speaker, Mr. Felix Nlerum, a
safety consultant disclosed that 80 percent of boat accidents are caused by
human error adding that most times these accident were avoidable.
Nlerum also disclosed that most of these accidents were alcohol
related noting that it was illegal to operate a boat under the influence of
such drinks
Nlerum advised boat operators to always carry a briefing session
before embarking on a voyage.
He said that not all life jackets are suited for movement through
the waterways noting that most times passengers traveling by water wear the
wrong life jackets.
The safety expert advised operators to maintain a safety speed
(speed that can be controlled at any time).
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