Since the start of 2023, over 250 Nigerians have died in various boat mishaps across the nation's inland waterways.
Since the start of 2023, over 250 Nigerians have died in various boat mishaps across the nation’s inland waterways.
Another eight persons were said to have died in an accident that occurred in Gusau, Zamfara, in May 2023. Also, in June 2023, more than 106 people were killed in the Kwara boat accident. Also, on June 26, three students from Calabar state died in a boat accident. Lastly, on 29th October, 2023, over 30 persons died, while 61 bodies were declared missing after a boat conveying over 100 persons across the stretch of River Benue in Karim Lamido local government area of Taraba state capsized.
Abraham also bemoaned absence of Non Governmental Organization , and private sector involvement in promoting safety in the northern part of the country.
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