Alhaji Mahmuda Ibrahim, the District Head of Gbajibo, has expressed deep sorrow over the recurring boat accidents that have claimed numerous lives in his community.
He lamented that some families have been completely wiped out, leaving no survivors.
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) visited the community to offer condolences following a recent tragedy that resulted in the loss of 44 lives. During the visit, Ibrahim highlighted the alarming frequency of these accidents, which have devastated countless families.
In response, Bola Oyebamiji, the Managing Director of NIWA, announced that night travel and overloading would be strictly prohibited. Additionally, boat operators found without life jackets for their passengers would face severe consequences.
NIWA pledged its support to the community by donating 300 life jackets and promising to provide fiber ferry and ambulance boats to enhance water safety. Oyebamiji emphasized that all boat travel must cease after 6 pm, instructing waterways marshals to enforce this rule diligently.
