Boat mishap: Sokoto gov’t distributes motorised boats, lifejackets to riverine communities
Governor Ahmed Aliyu has distributed 20 motorised boats and 2,000 lifejackets to boost safety in riverine communities. Speaking at the distribution ceremony held in Dundaye village of Wamakko Local Government Area, Governor Aliyu said the initiative aimed to safeguard the lives and property of riverine dwellers, who largely depend on water transportation for their daily […]
Governor Ahmad Aliyu
Governor Ahmed Aliyu has distributed 20 motorised boats and 2,000 lifejackets to boost safety in riverine communities.
Speaking at the distribution ceremony held in Dundaye village of Wamakko Local Government Area, Governor Aliyu said the initiative aimed to safeguard the lives and property of riverine dwellers, who largely depend on water transportation for their daily activities.
“We were touched by the recent cases of boat mishaps recorded in some local government areas, which claimed lives and destroyed property.
“I want to use this medium to warn captains of these boats to desist from overloading. Anyone found doing so will be dealt with accordingly,” the governor cautioned.
He further directed the chairmen of the benefiting local government areas to ensure proper maintenance and security of the boats at all times, stressing that the huge investment must be protected.
The governor also appealed to passengers to cooperate with boat captains by abiding by the rules and regulations governing the use of the boats so that the set objectives could be achieved.