President Bola Tinubu has issued a directive for a thorough investigation into the recurring boat accidents that have plagued the country.
This order comes in the wake of two tragic boat mishaps in Adamawa and Niger states, resulting in multiple fatalities.
In the most recent incident, a boat capsized in Gbajibo, Mokwa area of Niger State on Sunday, claiming the lives of at least 24 individuals.
Prior to this, another boat accident occurred at Njuwa lake in Rugange village, Yola south Local Government Area of Adamawa State, resulting in the loss of eight lives, with seven individuals still missing.
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While expressing his condolences to the grieving families and wishing a speedy recovery to those injured in these tragic events, “the President directs various government agencies, including law enforcement, maritime safety and transportation safety authorities to collaborate closely in identifying the root causes of these unfortunate and preventable disasters,” Ajuri Ngelale, presidential spokesperson, said in a statement on Tuesday.
“President Tinubu underscores his commitment to holding government agencies accountable for any regulatory or safety lapses and further instructs a comprehensive review of safety measures and a strict enforcement of existing laws on boating activities in the country.
“The President assures the affected families and communities of the government’s continued support and his commitment to the prevention of such tragic incidents from occurring in the future.”