The Perilous State Of Nigeria’s Waterways …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>
It is with a heavy heart that we must again address the recurring tragedy on Nigeria’s inland waterways. In the past five years, over 1,500 innocent lives have been cut short by avoidable boat mishaps across the nation. This tragic trend shows no signs of abating, as evidenced by the nearly 300 lives already lost in 2024 alone.
From Lagos to Kano, and from Adamawa to Cross River, the grim statistics are a haunting reminder of the unchecked menace threatening the safety and livelihoods of Nigerians dependent on the waterways. On Monday, October 7, 2024, yet another preventable tragedy…
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