President Bola Tinubu has commiserated with the families of the victims who lost their lives in the recent boat mishaps in Mokwa Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State and Gurin village, in Fufore LGA of Adamawa State, which tragically claimed many lives, including several children.
Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale said this in a Tuesday statement.
The Niger Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) on Monday said the death toll from Sunday’s boat mishap in Mokwa had risen to 30 from 24.
11 persons have been confirmed killed in Monday’s both mishap in Adamawa, two days after the state government mourned the death of scores that died in the Benue River.
While expressing 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, the president expressed wishes of a most speedy recovery to those who were injured.
Furthermore, Tinubu 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.
“President Tinubu underscores 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 assures 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,” the statement read in part.