At least 106 persons, mostly from Patigi communities, have been confirmed killed while 144 survived the accident, according to local authorities.
“Measures will be taken as we are having discussions with Nigeria Inland Waterway Authority on the enforcement of safety codes. We will also be sending a team to Lagos State on how their waterways law works.
“Our immediate step is to deliver at least 1000 life jackets to support safe travels on the water in the area. “In addition to whatever safety measures that are in place, the government will design and roll out some statewide standard operating procedures for water travels to cover issues of boat serviceability, speed limits, loading limits, and wearing of life jackets by all passengers. This will be the new irreducible minimum.”
The government will also send to the parliament a proposed legislation that imposes punishments and fines for violations of the safety protocol, AbdulRazaq added. “The government will also set up a body that oversees water transportation in the state. This body will complement the regulatory oversights of the National Inland Water Authority which has the statutory responsibility to enforce safety codes on jetties, loading points, boats, canoes, barges, and life vests, among others,” according to a state government’s statement released after the visit.All rights reserved.
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