Ododo Mourns Kogi Boat Accident Victims, Calls for Waterway Safety Measures
- Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, has called for inter-agency collaboration to prevent waterways accidents following a tragic boat incident that claimed several lives
- He expressed concern over the safety of the waterway linking Kogi with Niger State and commended the National Inland Waterways Authority for their rescue efforts
- Ododo assured the families of the victims that the government would support the injured in their recovery
Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, has urged for inter-agency collaboration to prevent waterways accidents following a recent boat tragedy that claimed the lives of several Kogi State indigenes.
The was announced in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Ismail Isah, on Saturday.
Governor Ododo seeks inter-agency collaboration in Kogi. Photo credit: X/GovOdodoSource: Facebook
Governor’s Concern and Call for Action
Governor Ododo expressed deep sorrow over the accident, highlighting that many of the victims were women, petty traders, and artisans who contribute to the state’s economy.
He noted the increasing dangers of the waterway linking Kogi with Niger State, stating:
“The waterway linking Kogi and Niger state was becoming increasingly dangerous as a result of frequent boat accidents.”
The governor called on relevant authorities to implement safety measures to minimize risks associated with water transportation.
Commendation and Appeal
Ododo commended the National Inland Waterways Authority for their swift search and rescue operations.
He emphasized the need for coordinated efforts through inter-agency collaboration to prevent future accidents and enhance emergency response management.
“Efforts should be made through inter-agency collaboration to prevent further accidents and coordinate emergency response,” he noted.
Sympathy and Support
Governor Ododo extended his condolences to the families of the victims, assuring them that the government would support those injured in their recovery.
Kogi Governor Ododo Releases Statement
Meanwhile, TheTalk.NG earlier reported that Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi state has convened an emergency security meeting in Lokoja, the state capital.
The meeting is to address the indigenes of Isanlu and the Fulani settlers after the latter alleged that one of them was killed by indigenes of the community.
The governor summoned the emergency security meeting to listen to both sides and take action to guarantee peace and security.
Source: TheTalk.NG
