The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has expressed grief over the recent boat mishaps in Adamawa and Niger States which claimed many lives.
The Managing Director of NIWAC, Dr. George Moghalu in a statement on Wednesday expressed “immense grief” over the boat mishaps that happened on Gurin River, a surburb of Fufore Local Government Area, Adamawa State, and at a river in Gbajibo, Mokwa of Niger State.
Moghalu extended his
heartfelt sympathies to the families of the deceased and the injured, saying that the incidents are more disheartening as some of the victims on board were reportedly heading for farming activities.
He commended the life-saving work of the first responders, local divers and marine police at the scene of the incidents.
Moghalu , then wished the wounded a speedy recovery and success on the search and rescue of some missing passengers on the capsized boats.
The NIWA boss reiterated call on river transporters to ensure strict adherence to safety regulations on the nation’s waterways, stressing the need for the people in the riverine communities traveling by boats and canoes to always put on live jackets and avoid overcrowded boats.
Moghalu prays the Almighty God to comfort the grieving relations at this very difficult time. (vitalnewsngr.com)
