By Egena Sunday Ode
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his heartfelt sympathies to the communities and families of victims affected by the recent flood disaster in Yola, Adamawa State and the victims of the boat mishap in Guni village, Niger State.
A statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said while Tinubu acknowledged that flooding is a global phenomenon caused by climate change, he warned citizens against engaging in activities that further compound the problem.
President Tinubu mourned the lives lost and commends the bravery of Adamawa and Niger States’ Emergency Management Agencies, local divers, volunteers, and community leaders assisting in search and recovery efforts, according to the statement.
It said the President, however, expressed concerns that despite enlightenment efforts by the Federal Ministry of Environment, the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, and the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), these incidents have continued to happen, calling on opinion leaders and concerned authorities to continue their advocacy on safety on the waterways.
He urges citizens and entrepreneurs using the waterways as a means of livelihood to ensure strict adherence to safety measures advocated by the regulatory authorities to put a stop to this needless loss of lives.
The President directed immediate and comprehensive rescue and relief efforts by the National Emergency Response Centre and NEMA, in collaboration with the Adamawa and Niger State authorities.
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