Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has urged boat operators and passengers to adhere to safety regulations for the good of all.
This was contained in his condolence message to the families of the victims of the Gbajibo boat mishap involving 37 traders from Niger State who were traveling to Kaiama Local Government Area of the state on Thursday.
He also extended his condolences to the government of Niger State on the sad incident.
Governor AbdulRazaq described the tragic incident as painful and unacceptable, particularly highlighting the recurring culture of not using safety gadgets repeatedly provided by the government.
He prayed to God to repose the souls of the victims, according to a statement by his spokesman, Rafiu Ajakaye, in Ilorin on Sunday.
At least 37 persons perished in the boat mishap, which occurred as a result of overloading and bad weather, despite the mandatory directive that passengers must wear life jackets and avoid traveling at night.
