Kano State government has approved the procurement of life jackets for riverine communities aimed at protecting the lives and properties of the people in the affected areas.
In a press statement issued by the information officer of the LGA Ibrahim Adamu.
The state Commissioner of Transportation, Engr. Muhammad Ibrahim Diggol disclosed this at a stakeholders meeting on water transportation, held in the state capital.
The commissioner revealed that the state government has observed and witnessed some boat mishaps in some local communities in the state which make it necessary to take appropriate measures in the water transportation system particularly in the eighteen local government areas connected with water rivers.
Engr. Diggol maintained that the government has approved the disbursement of life jackets to some riverine communities as part of its commitment to reduce the rates of boat mishaps that claim the lives and properties of the people.
The Commissioner said the ministry has concluded plans to work hand in hand with affected local governments to undertake livelihood survey and safety measures in the water transportation for improvement after conducting comprehensive survey which is aimed at tackling the challenges believing water transportation system in the local government areas.
Also speaking, the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Alhaji Abdulmumin Musa Aliyu explained that the meeting was designed to discuss issues related to water transportation system and to come up with appropriate measures as well as ways that will address the rates of boat mishaps across the state.
The PS noted that the meeting has indicated commitment of the present administration in protecting lives and properties of the people and called on the local government councils to cooperate with the ministry by giving all the necessary support and cooperation to achieve the set goals.
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