Acting Governir, Dr. Nasiru Yusfu Gawuna
Kano State Government says it plans to provide additional 3 speed Boats and Life Jackets for passengers taking the cross-channel ferry from Badau village to other communities in Bagwai town, Bagwai local government area.
The State Acting Governor Alhaji Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna while commissioning an 18 passenger capacity Ferry Boat donated by National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) at Bagwai Local Council on Saturday assured on Government’s
This was contained in a statement issued by Chief Press Secretary to the Acting Governor, Hassan Musa Fagge, on Saturday.
“I wish to also assure NIWA of our commitment of working together towards improving water transportation in Kano State”, said Gawuna,
While congratulating the people of Badau town for receiving the donation of the Boat, he also urged them to comply with all Ferry safety guidelines so as to avoid reoccurrence of boat mishaps.
‘’The Area Manager of NIWA, Mal. Nasiru Maude said the donation of the 18 passenger capacity Ferry Boat was in furtherance of the agency’s commitment towards ensuring safety of water transportation in the country.’
“This is part of our effort of ensuring protection of lives on the waterways", he said.
Mal.Maude however urged the Badau community to ensure they wear life jackets for their safety while on the ferry boat.
He also commended Kano State Government for its quick response during emergency situations on the waterways.
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