Tinubu, Tambuwal, Shagari Mourn 41 Goronyo Boat Mishap Victims, Demand Urgent Waterways Safety Reforms
Deji Elumoye in Abuja and Onuminya Innocent in Sokoto President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the boat mishap in Gorau Community of Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State, which claimed many
President Bola Tinubu, former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, and NIWA Chairman Mukhtar Shehu Shagari have collectively mourned the loss of 41 individuals following a boat mishap in Goronyo's Rima River. The tragedy claimed 14 lives while 11 were rescued, with search and rescue operations ongoing as of Thursday evening.
Tinubu expressed deep sorrow, praying for the departed and the bereaved families. Tambuwal and Shagari echoed the sorrow, urging urgent safety reforms and investigation into the incident. NIWA also emphasized the need to prevent similar accidents by implementing safety measures like boat capacity limits and regular safety sensitization.
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