Tinubu mourns victims of Zamfara boat accident, floods, promises support
From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja
President Bola Tinubu has commiserated with the people and Government of Zamfara State over recent floods in Gummi Local Government Area and the death of over 40 farmers in a boat accident on their way to their farms at the weekend.
According to a statement issued by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu who expressed the government and the people of Nigeria’s commiseration over the twin tragedies in the Zamfara community, promising support for the victims.
He directed emergency agencies to comprehensively assess the two incidents to address the root of the calamity.
President Tinubu also directed response agencies to work with the Zamfara State Government to help those affected by the disaster.