Following the flood prediction, Ms Wenegieme said FCT might experience river flooding from its surrounding states – Kogi, Kaduna, Niger, and Nasarawa.
“We like to ensure that we sustain this momentum of collaboration,” he said.
The expert said despite the ruling giving NIWA exclusive control of the waterways, the authority has not been alive to its responsibility.
Lagos has lost its grip on inland waterways following a Supreme Court ruling.
“The authority sincerely commiserates with the families and friends of the deceased.’’
He said that victory was not won on a platter but needed extra hard work.
Mr Tinubu tasked the new appointees to faithfully implement the policies and programmes of the minister.
The state governor warned that henceforth passengers without life jackets won’t be allowed to board any boat.
According to him, many of the problems on waterways are avoidable if the right approaches are taken at the right time.
