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FG Steps In! Kwara Gets 1,000 Life Jackets to Prevent Drownings
The Kwara State Government on Friday took delivery of 1,000 life jackets, a gesture from the Federal Government aimed at enhancing water transportation safety in Nigeria’s riverine communities.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Federal Government has donated 1,000 life jackets to be distributed across riverine communities in Patigi, Edu, Baruten, Kaiama, and Moro Local Government Areas of Kwara State.
Presenting the items in Ilorin on Friday, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, represented by the Director of Maritime Services, Dr. Mercy Ilori, announced that an additional 2,500 life jackets would be delivered soon.
Oyetola described the initiative as a deliberate effort to enhance safety and reliability in water transportation nationwide, especially in rural and riverine areas.
He noted that boat accidents—many of which are avoidable—continue to claim lives due to poor safety practices, particularly the failure to wear life jackets.
“This initiative is part of the Ministry’s threefold strategy to ensure safer inland water travel: rigorous enforcement of the Inland Waterways Transportation Regulations 2023, sustained public sensitisation on safety, and distribution of essential safety gear like life jackets,” Oyetola said.
He emphasized that wearing a life jacket is not optional, urging boat and ferry operators to make safety a top priority.
Representing the state governor, Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Mamman Jibril, appealed to residents and transporters in the benefiting communities to use the jackets consistently, rather than storing them away.
“These life jackets are meant to be worn, not kept at home. Their proper use will not only save lives but also encourage continued support from the ministry,” he said.
Jibril expressed appreciation to President Bola Tinubu and the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy for their proactive steps in preventing fatalities and property loss from water transport mishaps.
Also speaking, Kwara State Commissioner for Transportation, Aliyu Kora-Sabi, highlighted the commitment of both the President and Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to safeguarding the lives of citizens.
“Life jackets aren’t just accessories; they are essential life-saving tools that can mean the difference between survival and tragedy,” he added.
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, says the state has mapped out 22,435 hectares of degraded land for restoration under the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project using modern geospatial mapping technology.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He said the initiative is part of efforts to strengthen climate resilience, tackle environmental degradation, and promote sustainable land use in the state.
Speaking at the ACReSAL mid-term review meeting in Kaduna through the Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Abubakar Buba, the governor explained that the use of geospatial tools has made it possible to accurately identify affected areas for targeted intervention.
He added that the project is not only focused on land recovery but also on boosting agricultural output and improving livelihoods in affected communities.
Sani also noted that the state is supporting the programme with empowerment initiatives, including training over 500 women, youths, and school feeding vendors in biomass briquette production.
According to him, the effort is already helping to reduce dependence on firewood while creating alternative sources of income for beneficiaries.
President Tinubu has given full backing for the implementation of the ₦68.32 trillion 2026 budget after signing the Appropriation Bill passed by the National Assembly into law.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He also approved an amendment extending the lifespan of the 2025 budget from March 31 to June 30, 2026, to ensure completion of ongoing capital projects nationwide.
Under the 2026 fiscal plan, ₦4.799 trillion is set aside for statutory transfers, ₦15.8 trillion for debt servicing, ₦15.4 trillion for recurrent spending, while ₦32.2 trillion goes to capital projects—about half of the total budget.
The focus, according to the administration, is on infrastructure development, security, and growth-driven investments aimed at improving living standards.
Speaking on the development, presidential aide Bayo Onanuga said the extension of the 2025 budget will help ensure full use of allocated funds, especially for major ongoing projects.
Tinubu directed all ministries, departments, and agencies to ensure transparency, discipline, and value-for-money in implementing the budget, while praising the National Assembly for its swift passage of the bill.
He also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to economic reforms, revenue growth, job creation, and social welfare improvements.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has described moves to prosecute former Senate President Bukola Saraki and former Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed over alleged culpable homicide as an attempt to reopen the 2018 Offa robbery tragedy for political purposes.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a statement on Friday, the party’s spokesperson, Olusegun Adewara, said the development is a disturbing and dangerous politicisation of a case they claim has already been addressed through judicial processes.
He warned against dragging the state into fresh tension, accusing the state government of attempting to revive old allegations for political advantage.
Adewara said the PDP would not remain silent while what he called “political narratives” are used to influence public perception around a tragic incident that claimed multiple lives in Offa in 2018.
He also urged residents, especially affected families, not to allow their pain to be used for political gains, insisting it is unjust to associate Saraki with the crime.
The party further alleged that the move is aimed at distracting attention from governance challenges in the state.
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