Maritime experts and practitioners have reacted to the recent judgment of the Supreme Court on control of inland waterways. The states have been told to begin audit of the waterways areas to know what is available for acquisition and control.
Some of those who spoke to BusinessDay in Port Harcourt have also asked south-south states to act fast first by setting up a panel of lawyers to help interpret the full implications and to start negotiations with the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) for a seamless handover of certain responsibilities and duties.
Suka Monta, an energy expert, supported by Kennedy West of MOSIEND, recommended an audit and reclaim of adjoining lands, urging them to conduct a comprehensive mapping of all waterfront lands currently under NIWA or federal control for non-navigational purposes, including housing estates, markets, recreational facilities, and urban development projects.
Monta asked the states to issue formal notices to
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