The SSGs said, “The festival involves riverine manoeuvres, including water sports and entertainment.”
Ms Umar reaffirmed NEMA’s commitment to coordinated actions to safeguard lives and livelihoods along the River Niger.
Chairman of the ad hoc committee, Sai’du Abdullahi (Bida/Gbako federal constituency), led members to the port on Saturday to engage stakeholders.
Mr Odenigbo said that the state government had prepared a haven for those who would be affected by flooding.
“The project has been on for years without any commensurate development to the funds sunk in the project,” said Bagangida Aliyu.
Mr Tinubu urged leaders across all levels to build bridges of unity and prioritise dialogue as a tool for resolving differences and promoting national cohesion.
The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency on Friday issued an urgent warning to the public regarding the rising water levels of the River Niger system.
Following the mishap, passers-by reportedly attempted to rescue the victims from the Onitsha banks.
He was a clerk in a commercial firm, a federal civil servant-telegraphist, a high school teacher, a law professor, and an executive director-legal adviser in a commercial bank.
He also said that the ministry was working toward providing potable water for drinking, sanitation, and irrigation.
