Tinubu sad over Sokoto boat accident

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By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja

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President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the boat accident in Gorau Community of Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State, which claimed many lives and left others missing.

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The President described the incident as a tragedy and extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims, the government and people of Sokoto State.

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A statement by the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, quoted Tinubu as saying: “The news of this boat mishap deeply saddens me. My thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families during this difficult time.

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“I pray that God grants the departed eternal rest and gives their loved ones the strength to bear this irreparable loss,” the President said.

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President Tinubu also commended emergency responders and local authorities for their swift rescue and recovery efforts.

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He directed relevant federal agencies, including the National Inland Waterways Authority and NEMA, to work closely with the Sokoto State Government to prevent a recurrence and to ensure safety standards on waterways are strictly enforced.

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Tinubu prayed for the quick recovery of those injured and assured the people of Sokoto of the Federal Government’s support at this trying moment.

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