Sokoto: Children, farmers in boat accident, a tragedy – ADC governorship candidate Dan’iya

The African Democratic Congress governorship candidate in Sokoto State, Hon. Manir Muhammad Dan’iya,.has expressed sadness over boat accident in Gorau town, Goronyo Local Government Council.

In a statement by his Media Aide, Among Abdullahi, on Thursday in Sokoto, North Western Nigeria, Dan’iya, the boat capsize was a tragic incident, given that, it involves women, children and peasant farmers.

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He said it is heartbroken that children between ages 10 and 15 and labourers were involved, praying for families who lost their loved ones in the accident.

He called on Sokoto State government and National Emergency Management Agency NEMA, to immediately deploy additional personnel and tools to rescue those still missing.

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The ADC chieftain, urged government to carry out a proper profiling of the rescued ones and families of dead passengers in order to receive assistance.

Dan’iya said, the accident has exposed the need for government to urgently provide safer means of water transportation for farming communities located around waterways.

“This tragedy highlights the urgent need for safer means of transportation for our farming communities. No farmer should have to risk his or her life simply to access a farm and provide food for the family,” he said.

Dan’iya called for a comprehensive assessment of waterways in the state, provision of properly regulated boats and life jackets, training of boat operators, emergency response equipment and the construction of bridges or alternative crossings where necessary.

According to him, “The safety and welfare of rural communities must remain a fundamental responsibility of government, especially when citizens are travelling to their farms to produce food and sustain their families.”

He further pledged that an ADC administration in Sokoto would prioritise rural infrastructure, agricultural development and community safety.

Dan’iya extended his condolences to the families of the deceased, the Gorau community, Goronyo Local Government and the people of Sokoto State.

He prayed for the repose of the souls of the victims and urged residents to remain calm and cooperate with emergency responders as the search and rescue operation continues.

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