Bola Tinubu, President of the world’s most populous black nation, Nigeria, has demanded a thorough probe into a series of boat mishaps in the country.
The Alarmee reports that boat mishaps are common in Nigeria and thousands of people have died this year alone from such tragedies, mostly in rural and neglected communities.
Poor regulatory and safety measures have been the bane and leading cause of boat tragedies in Nigeria with successive governments doing nothing to remedy the situations.
In Niger State two days ago, 30 people were killed in a boat accident with 30 others rescued in Mokwa Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State.
Another 11 people died on Monday from boat accident at Gurin village, in Fufore LGA of Adamawa State. Several children are among the victims.
Tinubu expressed his condolence to those who lost their lives, but the president demanded a thorough and comprehensive investigation into the recurring tragedy of fatal boat incidents across the nation.
The President directed 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.
He, however, expressed solidarity with the governments and people of Niger and Adamawa States as they swiftly mobilized emergency response teams and volunteers to provide immediate assistance to those affected by the incidents.
President Tinubu underscored 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 assured the affected families and communities of government’s continued support and his commitment to the prevention of such tragic incidents from occurring in the future.
