OUR PARTNERS - Sustainable Waterways

We collaborate with local and international partners, including federal and state governments’ agencies, international development organizations, maritime institutions, corporate partners, community based organizations, and the media to amplify our impact

Government MDA’s

The Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency is the apex regulatory and promotional maritime agency. Created from the merger of National Maritime Authority (NMA) and Joint Maritime Labour Industrial Council (JOMALIC) (both former parastatals of Federal Ministry of Transport) on 1st August 2006, the obligation of regulating the maritime industry in Nigeria rest on the agency.

SWAAADO’s partnership with NIMASA is part of SWAAADO’s strategic alliance with government MDA’s in the industry Visit NIMASA

The Lagos State Government in 2008 enacted the Lagos State Waterways Authority Law which established the Lagos Waterways Authority (LASWA).

LASWA is charged with the responsibility of coordinating and managing the reforms necessary for the long term growth and development of water transportation in Lagos state. Its mandate includes the granting of ferry licenses, and concessions for the operation of terminals to the private sector. SWAAADO’s partnership with LASWA is part of SWAAADO’s strategic alliance with government MDA’s in the industry. Visit LASWA

The National Inland Waterways Authority NIWA hitherto Inland waterways Department (IWD) of the federal Ministry of Transport metamorphosed into an authority vide an act of the national assembly cap 47, laws of the federation of Nigeria (LFN) 2004 Decree No 13 of 1997) established with the primary responsibility to improve and develop Nigeria inland waterways for navigation.

SWAAADO’s partnership with NIWA is part of SWAAADO’s strategic alliance with government MDA’s in the industry. Visit NIWA

Groups

Waterfront Boat Owners and Transporters Association of Nigeria is a registered association of stakeholders in the water transport industry whose membership cut across boat owners, tourist boat
operators, fishermen and fish mongers.

As an association of stakeholders, SWAAADO’s partnership with WABOTAN is part of SWAAADO’s strategic alliance with key partners in the industry

The Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN) is a trade union representing sailors, dockworkers and those in related trades in Nigeria.

As an association of stakeholders, SWAAADO’s partnership with the Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN) is part of SWAAADO’s strategic alliance with key partners in the industry.

Visit Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN)

Corporate Partners:

Waterways Integrated Synergy Ltd is a leading provider of top notch water transport logistics and water tourism services across West Africa, with over 25years of experience in the industry.

WISYL, headquartered in Lagos-Nigeria, is highly skilled and equipped with start-of-the-art facilities to ensure high quality services delivery. As a player in the water transport sector, WISYL partnership with SWAAADO is part of its Corporate Social responsibility. Visit WISYL Here

SIMTOP Venture is a Lagos State based waterways transport company with its head office in Badagry Lagos. Popularly known as the number one waterways transporter in Lagos State,

Simtop Ventures has held series of Partnerships with NIWA and LASWA over the years in training boat captains to improve waterways safety in Lagos State.

As a major player in the water transport sector, SIMTOP Ventures’ partnership with SWAAADO is part of SWAAADO’s strategic alliance with key partners in the industry

Best Time Global Logistics and Solutions Ltd is one of Nigeria’s most respected and trustworthy logistics and shipping support company with over 20yrs of experience in the logistics and maritime industry that has built a strong reputation amongst clients and competitors for delivering excellent services.

Best Time Global Partnership with SWAAADO is part of the company’s CSR.
Visit Best Time Global Logistics and Solutions Ltd

Media Partner:

Waterways News is an online journal around and about happenings in the maritime ecosystem including our waterways and other related issues.