FG Boosts Water Safety with Life Jacket Distribution in Zamfara

Deputy Governor, Zamfara State, Mani Mammuni, presenting the life jackets to the Sarkin Ruwan (King of water), Zamfara.

The Federal Government has significantly ramped up its efforts to ensure safer inland water transportation across Nigeria with the official handover of 3,5000 life jackets to Zamfara State Government.

A statement signed by Anastasia Ogbonna, Director, Information & PR, Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, made available to our correspondent disclosed that the Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola,, represented by Assistant Director, Information and PR, Muhammad Zakari, emphasized the Federal Government’s unwavering commitment to protecting lives and livelihoods of citizens who rely on water transportation, stating that the distribution underscores a proactive approach to enhancing safety on the nation’s waterways.

According to Oyetola, the comprehensive initiative aims to distribute life jackets to riverine communities, with Zamfara State being the latest beneficiary.

He stressed the critical importance of wearing life jackets and urged boat operators and ferry associations to rigorously enforce their usage among passengers, reiterating the vital slogan: “No life jacket, no entry!”

The Minister appealed to local government officials, traditional rulers, youth associations, and transport operators to become champions of safety, embedding a robust safety culture at the grassroots level.