Niger State Government Vows to Sanction Boat Operators for Neglecting Life Jacket Use

Following a recent boat mishap in Zumba, Niger State, which resulted in the loss of 13 lives, the state government has expressed its dismay at the lack of use of life jackets by passengers. The government has threatened to commence sanctioning and prosecuting boat operators who fail to adhere to the use of life jackets. A delegation led by Hadiza Idris Kuta, the commissioner for Transport, visited Guni in Munya Local Government area to condole with the families of the victims and provide assistance.

Key Takeaways:

• The Niger State government has vowed to commence sanctioning and prosecuting boat operators for not adhering to the use of life jackets.
• The government provided 150 life jackets to Guni boat operators before the incident but expressed dismay at the lack of use by passengers who lost their lives.
• Traditional leaders and the association of boat operators have been appealed to ensure the usage of life jackets during boat rides.
• The families of the 13 people who lost their lives in the mishap were availed N200,000, 50kg of rice, and maize each, while 50 additional life jackets were given to the association of boat operators.
• Local Government chairman Aminu Najume has called on residents of riverine communities to strictly adhere to water transportation safety measures to curb recurring boat accidents.

Statistics:

• 13 people lost their lives in a recent boat mishap in Zumba, Niger State.
• 150 life jackets were provided to Guni boat operators by the Niger State government.
• 50 additional life jackets were given to the association of boat operators in the area.
• N200,000, 50kg of rice, and maize were given to each of the families of the 13 people who lost their lives.

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