In an effort to reduce the frequent boat accidents that have claimed numerous lives, the Niger state government has presented five metal fifty – seater boats to riverine communities in the state
The Special Adviser on Digital Media and Strategy Abdullberqy Usman Ebbo disclosed this via his X account, after the presentation in Wuya community of Gbako local government area of Niger state.
Abdulbaqy Ebbo stated that the Niger State Community and Social Development Agency (CSDA) delivered the boats as part of Governor Umaru Bago’s initiative to ensure safer inland water transportation, support agricultural activities, and enhance the safety of residents.
He hinted that the General Manager of CSDA, Aisha Abdulkadir further eexplained that the communities requested this intervention due to the dangers posed by the wooden boats previously used, which were prone to damage and not durable on water.
According to Ebbo, during the handover of the operational code to local government chairmen, Commissioner for Transport Hadiza Kuta highlighted the importance of enforcing water travel regulations and warned that violators would face prosecution.
Some of the benefiting community representatives in their separate remarks, appreciated governor Mohammed Umar Bago’s foresight aimed at curbing future boat mishap in the state.
It could be recalled that recently over one hundred people from the state died in a dastardly boat mishap at Gbajibo community in Mokwa local government area of Niger state hence government intervention and proactive ness for prevent further reoccurrence.
