‎The Federal Government has distributed a consignment of life jackets to Kwara State, expanding its ongoing nationwide initiative to reduce fatalities and enhance safety on Nigeria’s inland waterways.
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‎The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, stated that Kwara State is a crucial beneficiary, recognizing the state’s reliance on water transportation in areas like Patigi, Edu, and Kaiama, where the River Niger and its tributaries are vital for commerce and daily life.
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‎This was contained in a press statement issued by Anastasia Ogbona, Director, Information and Public Relations in the ministry.
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‎She said the Minister who was represented by the Director, Maritime Services Department, Dr. Mercy Ilori, highlighted that boat accidents is often due to the absence of life jackets, a recurring tragedy the Ministry is actively combating.
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‎The government’s strategy is multifaceted: enforcing the Inland Waterways Transportation Regulations 2023, conducting public safety education, and providing essential equipment like life jackets.
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‎The Minister further emphasized that this distribution is a clear demonstration of the Federal Government’s commitment to protecting lives and ensuring no community is left behind.
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‎He urged all operators to enforce the “No Life Jacket, No Entry” policy, making safety a non-negotiable priority.
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‎Speaking on behalf of the Kwara State Government, the Secretary to the state Government, Prof. Mamman Saba Jibril, commended the Federal Government for its laudable efforts and called on transport unions and operators to ensure the life jackets are properly utilized for the intended purpose.
WATERWAYS SAFETY: FG Expands Distribution of Life Jackets to Kwara State
‎The Federal Government has distributed a consignment of life jackets to Kwara State, expanding its ongoing nationwide initiative to reduce fatalities and enhance safety on Nigeria’s inland waterways.
‎
‎
‎The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, stated that Kwara State is a crucial beneficiary, recognizing the state’s reliance on water transportation in areas like Patigi, Edu, and Kaiama, where the River Niger and its tributaries are vital for commerce and daily life.
‎
‎
‎This was contained in a press statement issued by Anastasia Ogbona, Director, Information and Public Relations in the ministry.
‎
‎
‎She said the Minister who was represented by the Director, Maritime Services Department, Dr. Mercy Ilori, highlighted that boat accidents is often due to the absence of life jackets, a recurring tragedy the Ministry is actively combating.
‎
‎
‎The government’s strategy is multifaceted: enforcing the Inland Waterways Transportation Regulations 2023, conducting public safety education, and providing essential equipment like life jackets.
‎
‎
‎The Minister further emphasized that this distribution is a clear demonstration of the Federal Government’s commitment to protecting lives and ensuring no community is left behind.
‎
‎
‎He urged all operators to enforce the “No Life Jacket, No Entry” policy, making safety a non-negotiable priority.
‎
‎
‎Speaking on behalf of the Kwara State Government, the Secretary to the state Government, Prof. Mamman Saba Jibril, commended the Federal Government for its laudable efforts and called on transport unions and operators to ensure the life jackets are properly utilized for the intended purpose.
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‎The Federal Government has distributed a consignment of life jackets to Kwara State, expanding its ongoing nationwide initiative to reduce fatalities and enhance safety on Nigeria’s inland waterways.
‎
‎
‎The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, stated that Kwara State is a crucial beneficiary, recognizing the state’s reliance on water transportation in areas like Patigi, Edu, and Kaiama, where the River Niger and its tributaries are vital for commerce and daily life.
‎
‎
‎This was contained in a press statement issued by Anastasia Ogbona, Director, Information and Public Relations in the ministry.
‎
‎
‎She said the Minister who was represented by the Director, Maritime Services Department, Dr. Mercy Ilori, highlighted that boat accidents is often due to the absence of life jackets, a recurring tragedy the Ministry is actively combating.
‎
‎
‎The government’s strategy is multifaceted: enforcing the Inland Waterways Transportation Regulations 2023, conducting public safety education, and providing essential equipment like life jackets.
‎
‎
‎The Minister further emphasized that this distribution is a clear demonstration of the Federal Government’s commitment to protecting lives and ensuring no community is left behind.
‎
‎
‎He urged all operators to enforce the “No Life Jacket, No Entry” policy, making safety a non-negotiable priority.
‎
‎
‎Speaking on behalf of the Kwara State Government, the Secretary to the state Government, Prof. Mamman Saba Jibril, commended the Federal Government for its laudable efforts and called on transport unions and operators to ensure the life jackets are properly utilized for the intended purpose.
LEAVE A REPLY
‎The Federal Government has distributed a consignment of life jackets to Kwara State, expanding its ongoing nationwide initiative to reduce fatalities and enhance safety on Nigeria’s inland waterways.
‎
‎
‎The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, stated that Kwara State is a crucial beneficiary, recognizing the state’s reliance on water transportation in areas like Patigi, Edu, and Kaiama, where the River Niger and its tributaries are vital for commerce and daily life.
‎
‎
‎This was contained in a press statement issued by Anastasia Ogbona, Director, Information and Public Relations in the ministry.
‎
‎
‎She said the Minister who was represented by the Director, Maritime Services Department, Dr. Mercy Ilori, highlighted that boat accidents is often due to the absence of life jackets, a recurring tragedy the Ministry is actively combating.
‎
‎
‎The government’s strategy is multifaceted: enforcing the Inland Waterways Transportation Regulations 2023, conducting public safety education, and providing essential equipment like life jackets.
‎
‎
‎The Minister further emphasized that this distribution is a clear demonstration of the Federal Government’s commitment to protecting lives and ensuring no community is left behind.
‎
‎
‎He urged all operators to enforce the “No Life Jacket, No Entry” policy, making safety a non-negotiable priority.
‎
‎
‎Speaking on behalf of the Kwara State Government, the Secretary to the state Government, Prof. Mamman Saba Jibril, commended the Federal Government for its laudable efforts and called on transport unions and operators to ensure the life jackets are properly utilized for the intended purpose.