President Bola Tinubu has commiserated with the government and people of Kogi State over Tuesday’s boat accident in Ibaji Local Government Area, which claimed several lives.
Reports indicate that the victims were traders travelling from Ibaji to Ilushi market in neighbouring Edo State when the tragedy occurred.
In a statement on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described the incident as “shocking and unfortunate,” noting that the deceased were only pursuing their legitimate means of livelihood.
Tinubu praised the efforts of first responders at the scene and urged federal, state, and local emergency agencies to intensify assistance to survivors and families of the victims.
He further appealed to operators of water transportation to place safety above profit in order to prevent avoidable tragedies.
The President prayed for the repose of the departed souls and wished the injured victims a speedy recovery.
