Islamic cleric Jangebe urges FG, northern govs to tackle recurring boat accidents
An Islamic scholar in Zamfara State, Sheikh Tukur Sani Jangebe, has called on the Federal Government, northern state governors, local government authorities and other stakeholders to provide safer boats for communities that depend on waterways for transportation. Jangebe made the call in Gusau, the Zamfara State capital, while reacting to the recent boat accident in […] Islamic cleric Jangebe…
Islamic cleric Sheikh Tukur Sani Jangebe has urged the Federal Government, northern state governors, and other stakeholders to address the recurring boat accidents in northern Nigeria. In a statement made in Zamfara State, Jangebe highlighted the alarming frequency of these incidents, which have occurred almost annually in states such as Sokoto, Kebbi, Niger, Yobe, and Zamfara.
He attributed the accidents to factors such as poverty, negligence, overloading, the use of old and unsafe boats, and weak enforcement of safety regulations. Jangebe emphasized the need for modern and durable boats, passenger limits, and the compulsory use of life jackets and other safety measures. He also appealed for support from international organizations, philanthropists, and wealthy individuals.
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