Nigeria’s inland waterways, like many of its roads, have become death traps. This is a tragic phenomenon that claims the lives of the poor who commute in boats the most. The frequency of these disasters seemingly suggests the slumbering or incompetence of public officials saddled with the responsibility of ensuring safety on these routes.
Boat mishaps in at least 10 states reveal benumbing numbers of avoidable fatalities across the country. The government’s attention should…
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