Kwara Governor Donates N100m To Kaiama Boat Mishap Victims
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has donated the sum of N100m to victims of the recent boat mishap involving up to 200 people from Kaiama local government.
A statement made available to Team@orientactualmags.com by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr Rafiu Ajakaye noted that AbdulRazaq announced this during his condolence visit to the Emir of Kaiama, Alhaji Omar Mu’azu (Kiyaru IV) on Thursday .
The statement added that Governor AbdulRazaq again commiserated with the Emir and the people of Kaiama, saying the incident has underscored the reason for more institutional checks on water travel.
He also conveyed the condolences of President Bola Tinubu to the monarch and the people of Kaiama, disclosing that a delegation sent by the President could not proceed to Kwara on Thursday because of the bad weather that prevented them from flying.
‘We have come to again register our condolences over the sad incident. May Allaah forgive our compatriots who died in the mishap.
The government is supporting the people affected with the sum of N100m. We feel very sad. It is also important that no one who is embarking or disembarking from boat in Kwara is allowed to do so without a life jacket. Anyone who does so will have to face penalties. We also call on the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) to, as a matter of oversight; ensure that people who board boats must use life jackets’ he said.
The Emir commended the governor for his visit and for earlier sending a powerful delegation to the affected community, Gwajibo, which was led by the Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly Rt. Hon. Yakubu Danladi Salihu.
The monarch added that while the incident was an act of God, as no soul can die without His knowledge, it is important for people to respect safety rules such as using life jackets and avoiding overloading and night trips.
He thanked the governor for the donation and his constant support for the people, including efforts to hire teachers from the grassroots-Team@orientactualmags.com Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com. Thank you
