President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the boat mishap, which occurred in Kwara State, claiming many lives. The boat accident according to reports, led to the death of over 100 people, who were wedding guests at Egbu village in Patigi Local Government Area of the state.
President Tinubu in a statement by Abiodun Oladunjoye, Director of Information, State House, was quoted as saying, “I am deeply saddened by the news of the tragic boat accident that claimed the lives of our people in Kwara State. That the victims were guests at a wedding ceremony made the unfortunate accident more painful”.
While urging the Kwara State Government and relevant Federal Government agencies to look into the circumstances surrounding the boat accident, President Tinubu promised that his administration would look into the challenges of inland water transportation in the country, to ensure the matter of safety and operational standards are strictly adhered to.
He also ordered immediate relief and necessary assistance to also be provided, to the survivors and families of victims.
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