Tinubu sympathises with victims of Adamawa flood disaster, Niger boat mishap
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended sympathies to the communities and families of those affected by the recent flood disaster in Yola, Adamawa State, and the victims of the boat mishap in Guni village, Niger State. The President also called on the National Emergency Response Centre and National Emergency Management Agency, (NEMA) to immediately undertake […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended sympathies to the communities and families of those affected by the recent flood disaster in Yola, Adamawa State, and the victims of the boat mishap in Guni village, Niger State.
The President also called on the National Emergency Response Centre and National Emergency Management Agency, (NEMA) to immediately undertake a comprehensive rescue and relief efforts to ease the burdens of those affected.
The President said while flooding is a global phenomenon caused by climate change, citizens should not engage in activities that further compound the problem.
Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, in a statement said “President Tinubu mourn the lives lost and commends the bravery of Adamawa and Niger States’ Emergency Management Agencies, local divers, volunteers, and community leaders assisting in search and recovery efforts.”
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The President, however, expressed concerns that despite enlightenment efforts by the Federal Ministry of Environment, the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, and the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), these incidents have continued to happen, calling on opinion leaders and concerned authorities to continue their advocacy on safety on the waterways.
President Tinubu also urged citizens and entrepreneurs using the waterways as a means of livelihood to ensure strict adherence to safety measures advocated by the regulatory authorities to put a stop to this needless loss of lives.