Biodun Esan, Ilorin Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara on Thursday handed 1,000 life jackets to the people of Patigi to prevent drow...
Biodun Esan, Ilorin
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara on Thursday handed 1,000 life jackets to the people of Patigi to prevent drowning and death in the event of a boat mishap during water travel.
AbdulRazaq handed the life jackets to the Etsu Patigi Alhaji Umar Bologi II, shortly after a meeting the Governor had with some first-class traditional rulers who had come to brief him on some issues of security and general well-being of the people.
The Governor said a similar gesture would be extended to Edu local government and other riverside areas to promote safe water travel in the state.
"This is only a phase of the donation of lifejacket to the people of Patigi Local Government.
“We will also move to Edu Local Government to make sure we have adequate life-saving equipment for our people along the banks of River Niger and within the riverside communities in the state.
“It is a continuous process and health and safety issues are being addressed," the Governor added.
In his remarks, EtsuBologi II thanked AbdulRazaq for taking a wonderful step to protect his subjects, adding that this would go a.long way to avert the recurrence of boat mishaps in the area.
"On behalf of myself and the entire people of Patigi Emirate Council,.we want to sincerely thank His Excellency, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for this wonderful donation of lifejackets to our people in riverside areas who are mostly farmers and fishermen.
"Thank you very much, Your Excellency, and we pray Almighty Allah to guide and protect you and continue to uplift your government and see you succeed,” he said.
The Government recently sent a team to the Lagos Office of the.National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) as part of its ongoing efforts to boost water travel and safety.
The brief ceremony was attended by the state Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Hon. Jide Asonibare; and Vice Chairman of the Kwara StateCouncil of Chiefs and Etsu Patigi Alhaji Umar Bologi II.
Others in attendance were Olofa of Offa Oba Mufutau Gbadamosi Esuwoye; Olupo of Ajase-Ipo ObaIsmaila Yahaya Alebiosu; Emir of Kaiama Alhaji.Muazu Shehu Omar; and Olomu ofOmu Aran Oba AbdulRaheem Oladele Adeoti.
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