Writing by ALI MUHAMMAD RABIU; Editing by BASIRAT MEMUDU
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has announced a support of N100 million for the victims of the recent boat mishap involving up to 200 people from Kaiama local government area.
The Governor announced the support during his visit to the Emir of Kaiama, Alhaji Omar Mu’azu.
Governor AbdulRazaq commiserated with the Emir and the people of Kaiama, adding that the incident again underscored the reason for more institutional checks on water travel.
L-R Hon. Saidu Ahmed Baba; Emir of Kaiama Alhaji Muazu Omar Sheu; Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq (CON); Chairman Kaiama LGA Hon. Abubakar Abdullahi Danladi; and Makaman Kaiama Alhaji Sule Abbas Ahmed; during a condolence visit to the Emir of Kaiama over the recent Boat mishap in Gbajibo, by ALI MUHAMMAD RABIU
He also conveyed the condolences of President Bola Tinubu to the monarch and the people of Kaiama, saying a delegation of the President could not proceed to Kwara on Thursday because of the bad weather that prevented them from flying.
He called on the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) to, as a matter of oversight, ensure that people who board boats use life jackets.”
On his part, the Emir of Kaiama, Alhaji Omar Mua’zu commended the state government for sending a powerful delegation to the affected community, Gwajibo, led by the Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Yakubu Danladi.
The Emir noted it is important for people to respect safety rules such as using life jackets and avoiding overloading and night journey.
