“No overloading, wearing of life jackets is mandatory, no night travel, no alcohol consumption, and operators must ensure proper weather checks before any journey,” he said.
“The council also approved N149.8 million for the completion of a terminal block at the popular Alu Garage in Sokoto,” he said.
In his submission, Mr Ofodeme said many lives had been lost in waterway accidents because passengers and boat operators had not worn life jackets.
The fishermen are also asking the state government to support boat workers to develop a robust water transportation system.
