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Speaker Abbas mourns Boat mishaps victims,seeks preventive measures

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The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen has expressed sadness over the recent boat accidents across the country, killing tens of people.   Reacting specifically to the incidents in Adamawa and Niger States, Speaker Abbas called for collective efforts by both the government and the boat operators towards safeguarding the lives and properties on Nigerian waterways.   On Friday night, several people reportedly died after a boat capsized at Njuwa Lake, Rugange Village in Yola South Local Government Area of Adamawa State.   Later on Sunday,…

Boat Mishap: Gov Bassey Otu orders Indefinite Suspension of Cruise Operations at Marina Resort

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Cross River State Governor,Senator Prince Bassey Otu, in further response to the cruise boat accident at the Marina Resort, Calabar, on Saturday, June 24, 2023 that involved 14 medical students with three feared dead and 11 rescued, The Governor ordered all cruise boat operations and other activities at the Marina Resort be suspended immediately until further notice. He also directed the cruise boat operators with the management of the State Tourism Bureau to attend a meeting in the Office of the Secretary to the State Government on Tuesday, June 27th,…

BOAT MISHAP: Prof Sulaiman condoles with Emir of Patigi

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The Director General, National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Olarenwaju Sulaiman has expressed sympathy to the Emir of Patigi, Alhaji Chatta Umar Boligi and the people of Patigi local government on the boat mishap. Prof. Abubakar Olarenwaju Sulaiman in a statement signed on Sunday and made available to the media prayed to Almighty Allah to grant the souls of the victims forgiveness and the families, entire community the strength to bear the loss. “In these trying and grieving times, I would like to express my deepest…

BOAT MISHAP: Gov Sani Bello commiserates with Lavun,Mokwa LGAs … lauds efforts in rescuing victims

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Niger State Governor ,Abubakar Sani Bello has sympathized with the people of Lavun and Mokwa local government areas over a boat mishap that led to loss of lives recently.   The Governor in a statement, described the incident as tragic and unfortunate.   He expressed gratitude to the Niger State Emergency Agency (NSEMA) and members of the riverine community for their effort in the search operations and rescuing some of the victims.   According to him “this is really unfortunate for a large number of people to be involved in…

1 feared dead, 43 missing in Niger boat mishap

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One person has been reportedly feared dead, while another sustained injuries after a canoe ferrying 50 traders from Shiroro to Kwata Market in Zumba, Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State capsized in the middle of Zumba River.   Newsband gathered that only six people out of the passengers have so far been rescued, and one was confirmed dead.   It was learnt that the accident occurred on Saturday afternoon.   The Director General, Niger State Emergency Management Agency, Ibrahim Inga, confirmed the incident to newsmen but said he had…

NIWA mourns victims of Boat mishap in Katsina

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The National Inland Waterways Authority,NIWA has expressed sadness over the unfortunate boat mishap that occurred last Wednesday, 4th May, 2022 at about 11.00pm in Mai-Adua Local Government Area of Katsina State in which fifteen (15) persons lost their lives.   A statement issued by Jibrin Dardau, General Manager , Corporate Affairs of the Authority stated that, “We wish to extend our heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased. We are greatly pained that this mishap occurred, despite all the measures the Authority has put in place to forestall such…

Gov Sani Bello mourns victims of Boat mishap that claimed Seven lives

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Niger state Governor ,Abubakar Sani Bello has expressed sadness over the boat mishap in Zhigiri Village of Shiroro local government that claimed seven lives.   Governor Sani Bello in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mary Noel-Berje, described the incident as painful and unfortunate.   The Governor observed that travelling around the community was hitherto by land as the terrain was dry and motorable pointed out that the construction of the Zungeru Dam has forced the residents of the affected communities to adopt water transportation.   He therefore…

Gov Sani Bello mourns victims of boat mishap

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Niger State Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the people of Munya local government area over the boat mishap that claimed several lives recently. Governor Sani Bello in a statement, said the situation was a disturbing one as the people were already battling insecurity in their communities. The Governor who empathized with the people, assured them that all is being done to make them peacefully settled down in their ancestral homes. “I am deeply concerned with the incident that happened, particularly almost all of the victims…