Dr. George Moghalu, managing director of the National Inland Waterways Authority, has expressed his profound sorrow over the boat accidents that occurred in the Gurin River, a neighborhood of the Fufore Local Government Area in Adamawa State, and the Gbajibo River in the Mokwa Local Government Area in Niger State.
The families of the deceased and the injured were given Moghalu’s sincere condolences, according to a statement released by the NIWA’s media office and made accessible to newsmen in the early hours of Wednesday, September 13.
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The fact that some of the victims onboard were allegedly traveling to engage in farming operations makes the event even more depressing, according to Moghalu.
Commending the life-saving work of the first responders, local divers and police marine at the scene of the incident, Moghalu wished the wounded a speedy recovery, and success in the search and rescue of some missing passengers on the capsized boat.
“Transporters are advised to ensure strict adherence to safety regulations on the nation’s waterways. There is the need for the people in the riverine communities traveling by boats and canoes to use life jackets and avoid overcrowded boats,” he added.
The NIWA MD prayed that the Almighty God would comfort the grieving relations at this very difficult time.
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