Tinubu Responds To Niger Boat Tragedy, Orders Action From National Inland Waterways Authority

Tinubu Responds To Niger Boat Tragedy, Orders Action From National Inland Waterways Authority

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the recent boat accident in Niger State…….CONTINUE READING 

According to Naija News, at least 150 passengers are currently believed to be missing following the incident in the Mokwa Local Government Area. The boat, which was carrying over 300 people—mainly women and children—capsized during a journey to celebrate Maulid on Tuesday. The passengers were traveling from Mundi Community to Gbajibo Community for the Maulid festival when the tragedy struck.

In a statement released on Thursday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu expressed his sorrow for the victims’ families and prayed for the souls of the deceased.

The President also instructed the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) to investigate the recent rise in boat accidents in Niger State and throughout the country, emphasizing the need for measures to address this alarming trend.

The statement read, “President Bola Tinubu has sent condolences to the Government and people of Niger State over a boat accident that occurred Tuesday night in the Mokwa Local Government Area.

“The boat, carrying approximately 300 people, primarily women and children, was navigating the Gbajibo River from the Mundi community when it capsized. While at least 150 individuals were rescued, 25 bodies have been recovered so far. President Tinubu sympathizes with the families of the victims and prays for the repose of the deceased.

“The President has directed the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) to investigate the rising incidence of boat accidents in Niger State and across the country and to develop strategies to mitigate this trend.

“He has ordered NIWA to enhance its surveillance of inland waterways to ensure the safety of our people and to prosecute boat operators who violate the ban on night sailing.

“President Tinubu expressed gratitude to emergency workers and local divers involved in the ongoing search for the remaining missing persons.

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