By news Desk
The Managing Director of National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) Chief Dr. George Moghalu has expressed immense grief on the boat mishap that happened at Gurin River, a surburb of Fufore Local Government Area, Adamawa State, as well as at a river in Gbajibo, Mokwa of Niger state.
The message was contained via press statement signed by Dr. George Moghalu Media Centre, obtained by THEANALYSTNG in Lokoja on Wednesday.
Extending his heartfelt sympathies to the families of the deceased and the injured, the NIWA boss stated that the incident is more disheartening as some of the victims on board were reportedly heading for farming activities.
Commending the life-saving work of the first responders, local divers and police marine at the scene of the incident, wished the wounded a speedy recovery and success on the search and rescue of some missing passengers on the capsized boat.
The NIWA boss reiterated call on river transporters to ensure strict adherence to safety regulations on the nation’s waterways, stressing on the need for the people in the riverine communities traveling by boats and canoes to use live jackets and avoid overcrowded boats.
Moghalu prays that the Almighty God will comfort the grieving relations at this very difficult time.
CHIEF DR GEORGE MOGHALU MEDIA CENTER
