Tinubu Breaks Silence: Stop Worsening Nigeria’s Woes – President Warns After Yola Flood, Boat Tragedy

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep sympathy to the families and communities affected by the recent flood disaster in Yola, Adamawa State, and the tragic boat accident in Guni village, Niger State.

In a statement released on Monday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President offered his heartfelt condolences, acknowledging the pain and losses suffered by those impacted.

While acknowledging that flooding is a global challenge worsened by climate change, the President urged Nigerians to avoid actions that could aggravate such disasters.

He commended the swift response of emergency agencies, local divers, volunteers, and community leaders who played vital roles in search and rescue operations.

President Tinubu, however, expressed concern over the recurring nature of such incidents, despite ongoing awareness campaigns by the Federal Ministry of Environment, the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, and the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA). He called on traditional and opinion leaders to intensify advocacy for safety practices, especially on waterways.

The President encouraged citizens and those relying on waterways for business to strictly observe all safety regulations set by the relevant authorities to prevent further tragedies.

To ensure swift action, he directed the National Emergency Response Centre and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to launch coordinated rescue and relief operations in partnership with the Adamawa and Niger State governments.