Oyetola Blames Wooden Boats as Accidents Claim 92 Lives - Thepodiummedia

Oyetola Blames Wooden Boats as Accidents Claim 92 Lives - Thepodiummedia

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola About 92 passengers reportedly lost their lives in boat accidents across Nigeria between January and August 2025, despite the Federal Government’s efforts to enhance safety on the nation’s waterways. The accidents occurred in several states, including Rivers, Niger, Sokoto, Kwara, and Zamfara. This came as the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, appealed to states t…

FG Urges States To Phase Out Wooden Boats

Advertisements The Federal Government (FG) through the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola has commiserated with the victims and families of the recent boat accident in Shagari Local Government Area of Sokoto State.The Minister described the tragedy as deeply painful and extended heartfelt condolences on behalf of the Federal Government to all those affected.The Minister expressed sadness over the recurring loss of lives on N…

FG asks states to stop the use of wooden boats

The Federal Government has called on state governments to phase out the use of wooden boats in favour of fibre and aluminium alternatives to improve safety on waterways and reduce recurring accidents. Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, made the appeal in a statement commiserating with victims and families affected by the recent Shagari boat mishap in Sokoto State. He described the tragedy as a direct consequence of the cont…

FG  Wants States To Phase Out Wooden Boats

The Federal Government through the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has commiserated with the victims and families of the recent boat accident in Shagari Local Government Area of Sokoto State. According to a statement signed by Dr. Bolaji Akinola , Special Adviser, Media and Communications, to the Honourable Minister, Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy , quoted Oyetola  describing the tragedy as deeply painful an…