𝐊𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝟐,𝟓𝟎𝟎 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐣𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐛 𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬

The Kwara State Government has declared waterway safety “non-negotiable” as it begins strict enforcement of its “no life jacket, no entry” policy, distributing 2,500 life jackets across five riverine LGAs.

Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, represented by the Commissioner for Special Duties, John Bello, supervised the distribution at the Ipata-Jebba Waterfront in Moro LGA. A statement from the Ministry of Transportation said the initiative aims to protect citizens whose livelihoods depend heavily on water transport.

AbdulRazaq noted that Kwara’s rivers hold vast economic opportunities for fishing, trade and commerce, stressing that the jackets must be properly used to reduce recurring mishaps. He added that the state remains committed to building a safe and sustainable environment for growth.

Commissioner for Transportation, Aliyu Sabi, described the distribution as a lifeline for riverine communities, recalling recent fatal boat capsizes, especially in Patigi. He thanked President Bola Tinubu for supporting the state and assured that allocation would be transparent.

Chairman of the House Committee on Transport, Lawal Saliu, said the legislature would continue to strengthen safety regulations to ensure government interventions reach the right people.

Representing the Moro LGA Chairman, Council Secretary Nura Muhammed praised the gesture as timely, saying it would boost economic activities for fishermen and farmers in Jebba and nearby areas.

Speaking for the beneficiaries, youth leader Azeez Arisekola thanked the governor for earlier interventions—including the donation of fibre speedboats—which he said had already reduced accidents. He urged the state to partner with HYPPADEC to build concrete embankments around the Jebba water region to curb flooding.