The Niger State government has presented five metal 50-seater boats to riverine communities in an effort to reduce the frequent boat accidents that have claimed numerous lives in the area.
The Niger State Community and Social Development Agency (CSDA) delivered the boats as part of Governor Umaru Bago’s initiative to ensure safer inland water transportation, support agricultural activities, and enhance the safety of residents.
The General Manager of CSDA, Aisha Abdulkadir, explained that the communities requested this intervention due to the dangers posed by the wooden boats previously used, which were prone to damage and not durable on water.
During the handover of the operational code to local government chairmen, Commissioner for Transport Hadiza Kuta highlighted the importance of enforcing water travel regulations and warned that violators would face prosecution.
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