Sunday 6 October 2013

Gov Aliyu bans use of old boats in Niger

Gov Babangida Aliyu of Niger, in Minna
on Sunday announced a ban on the use of old
boats in ferrying passengers across rivers in
the state. The order followed the boat mishap on
Thursday, Oct. 3, which claimed 18 lives in
Kokoli village of Agwarra Local Government
Area. “The action is intended to ensure that old and
rickety boats do not continue to take valuable
lives in the riverine communities”, the
governor said in a statement issued by his
spokesman, Danladi Ndayebo. Aliyu said the state Ministry for Transportation
had been directed to monitor the boat
operators and ensure full compliance with all
safety standards. The governor also directed operators of such
ferry boats to provide life jackets to all
passengers. Aliyu assured the people of the state that other
measures would be taken to ensure safe water
transportation in the state. He prayed God to grant the families of the
victims of the boat mishap the courage and
fortitude to bear the loss, and to grant the
deceased eternal rest.

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