Abuja – President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday expressed sadness over the boat mishap, which occurred in Kwara State on Monday, June 12.
Over 106 people perished in the boat mishap. They died when the boat carrying 270 wedding guests capsized and emptied all of them into River Niger.
Many are still missing while over 50 corpses have been recovered.
The accident occurred at
Egbu village in Patigi Local Government Area of the Kwara State.
Abiodun Oladunjoye,
Director of Information in a statement in Abuja said Tinubu has directed the Kwara State Government and relevant Federal Government agencies to probe the circumstances surrounding the boat accident.
“I am deeply saddened by the news of the tragic boat accident that claimed the lives of our people in Kwara State.
“That the victims were guests at a wedding ceremony made the unfortunate accident more painful.
“My heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the families and friends of victims of the tragic mishap. I also sympathise with the government and people of Kwara State over the accident.
“May all loved ones find comfort,” the President prayed.
President Tinubu promised that his administration would look into the challenges of inland water transportation in the country to ensure the matter of safety and operational standards are strictly adhered to.
“The Kwara State Government and relevant federal agencies should work together to unravel the immediate and remote causes of this unfortunate accident.
“Immediate relief and necessary assistance should also be provided to the survivors and families of victims,” the President said.
(vitalnewsngr.com)
