President Bola Tinubu has pledged his support to the victims of the Zamfara State flood tragedy and boat mishap. The President has asked emergency agencies to conduct a thorough assessment of the two occurrences in order to address the underlying cause of the disaster.
He also asked that responding agencies collaborate with the Zamfara State Government to assist individuals affected by the calamity.
This was said in a statement released on Sunday by Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Advisor for Information and Strategy.
According to the statement, President Tinubu expressed his sympathies to the people and government of Zamfara State over the flooding in Gummi Local Government Area and the deaths of over 40 farmers in a boat tragedy that occurred over the weekend when they were travelling to their farms. He conveyed the condolences of the Nigerian government and people for the tragic tragedies that occurred in the Zamfara community.
What they’re saying
The statement reads, “He pledged assistance to the victims.
“In order to address the underlying cause of the disaster, the President instructed emergency agencies to thoroughly evaluate the two instances.
“In order to assist those impacted by the disaster, President Tinubu has also instructed response agencies to collaborate with the Zamfara State Government.”
Bottom Line
President Bola Tinubu’s response to the tragic boat accident and flooding in Zamfara State reflects both compassion and a proactive approach to disaster management.
His commitment to supporting the victims and ensuring that emergency agencies conduct thorough assessments shows a recognition of the importance of addressing both the immediate needs of those affected and the root causes of such disasters.
Given that over 40 farmers lost their lives in the boat tragedy, it’s essential that the government not only offers financial and material support but also implements long-term solutions to prevent similar incidents.
Boat mishaps in rural areas are often tied to poor infrastructure, a lack of safety measures, and the unpredictability of natural disasters such as floods.
Tinubu’s call for collaboration between emergency response agencies and the Zamfara State Government is a positive step, but follow-through is crucial to prevent further loss of life in the future.
