Niger State Government Vows to Sanction Boat Operators Over-Life Jacket Use

The Niger State government has made a pledge to take action against boat operators who refuse to use life jackets, following a recent boat mishap that left 13 people dead. The Commissioner of Transport, Hajiya Hadiza Idris Kuta, led a delegation to the Guni community in Munya Local Government area to condole with the families of the victims. During the visit, the Commissioner emphasized the importance of using life jackets and vowed to sanction boat operators who fail to comply.

Key Takeaways:

• The Niger State government has provided 150 life jackets to boat operators in the Guni area before the recent boat mishap.
• The Commissioner of Transport, Hajiya Hadiza Idris Kuta, has expressed dismay that passengers who lost their lives in the mishap refused to use the provided life jackets.
• The government will not tolerate disobedience of the rule requiring the use of life jackets and will take action against boat operators who refuse to comply.
• Traditional leaders and boat operators are being appealed to ensure the usage of life jackets to prevent future accidents.
• The families of the 13 people who lost their lives in the mishap received N200,000, 50kg of rice, and 50kg of maize each.
• The association of boat operators in the area received 50 additional life jackets.

Statistics:

• 150 life jackets were provided to boat operators in the Guni area before the recent boat mishap.
• 13 people lost their lives in the boat mishap.
• N200,000, 50kg of rice, and 50kg of maize were given to each of the 13 families of the victims.
• 50 additional life jackets were given to the association of boat operators in the area.

Sources:

• "Niger State Government vows to sanction boat operators over-shirking life jacket usage" by [Unknown].