…Calls for Maritime Sector Reforms
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The Member, House of Representatives, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency, Hon. Engr. Rodney Ambaiowei has expressed his immense grief over the boat accident that has claimed the lives of our beloved brothers and sisters who were on the ill-fated Ezetu-Ukubie Market Boat.
A statement issued by his media assistant, Mr. Mike Makpah, stated that Hon. Rodney extends his heartfelt condolences to the families of those who lost loved ones and to those commuters badly injured.
The said local boat was reportedly sailing from Ekeni Community to Yenagoa, the capital of Bayelsa State when the fire incident occurred yesterday, Wednesday, July 7th, 2024, at about 12:30 p.m.
Hon. Rodney expressed his heartfelt sympathy to the state, constituents, and the families whose loved ones died in this artificial disaster. He prayed for those who were rescued and are still receiving medical attention in various facilities for a speedy recovery and return to their feet.
He commended the efforts of the rescue workers while calling on stakeholders in the maritime sector to adhere to the rules and regulations of the industry to prevent incidents of this magnitude in the future along our coastlines.
Recall that on the 20th of July, 2023, as a representative of the people in the riverine area, he moved a motion in the House to address the issue of incessant boat/watercraft mishaps on our coastlines/waterways in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, aiming to prevent situations like this.
To him, the situation is heart-wrenching, and he prays to God Almighty to grant peace to the souls of our departed beloved brothers and sisters.
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