President Bola Tinubu has reacted to the tragic boat accident that claimed the lives of over 100 individuals attending a wedding in Egbu village, located in the Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara state.
POLITICS NIGERIA reports that in an official statement issued by Abiodun Oladunjoye, the Director of Information in the Federal Ministry of Information, President Bola Tinubu expressed profound sadness regarding the boat mishap that occurred in Kwara State, resulting in numerous fatalities.
The President extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and friends of the victims, offering his sympathies during this difficult time.
Emphasising the need for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the boat accident, President Tinubu urged both the Kwara State Government and relevant Federal Government agencies to join forces in this endeavour. He further pledged that his administration would address the challenges facing inland water transportation across the nation to ensure strict adherence to safety protocols and operational standards.
President Tinubu called upon the Kwara State Government and the pertinent federal agencies to collaborate closely in order to determine the immediate and underlying causes of this unfortunate incident.
Additionally, he stressed the importance of providing immediate relief and essential assistance to the survivors and the families of the victims.
The full statement reads:
PRESIDENT TINUBU MOURNS VICTIMS OF KWARA BOAT ACCIDENT, ORDERS THOROUGH INVESTIGATION
President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the boat mishap, which occurred in Kwara State, claiming many lives.
The boat accident according to reports, led to the death of over 100 people who were wedding guests at Egbu village in Patigi Local Government Area of the state.
“I am deeply saddened by the news of the tragic boat accident that claimed the lives of our people in Kwara State. That the victims were guests at a wedding ceremony made the unfortunate accident more painful.
“My heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the families and friends of victims of the tragic mishap. I also sympathise with the government and people of Kwara State over the accident. May all loved ones find comfort,” the President prayed.
While urging the Kwara State Government and relevant Federal Government agencies to look into the circumstances surrounding the boat accident, President Tinubu promised that his administration would look into the challenges of inland water transportation in the country to ensure the matter of safety and operational standards are strictly adhered to.
“The Kwara State Government and relevant federal agencies should work together to unravel the immediate and remote causes of this unfortunate accident. Immediate relief and necessary assistance should also be provided to the survivors and families of victims,” the President said.
Abiodun Oladunjoye
Director of Information
June 14, 2023
