The House of Representatives has called on the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the North-East Development Commission (NEDC), to provide relief materials and support to families affected by the recent boat mishap in Nafada Local Government Area of Gombe State.
The resolution followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Mr. Abdullahi El-Rasheed during plenary.
Leading the debate, Mr. El-Rasheed described the incident as tragic, noting that the mishap, which occurred on Saturday, the 25th of October, 2025, claimed the lives of five persons, four young girls and a boy.
He said the victims were promising youths, adding that their untimely deaths had thrown their families and the entire Nafada community into mourning.
The lawmaker expressed concern that boat mishaps across Nigeria’s waterways had become a recurring tragedy, raising fears about the safety of water transportation, especially in rural and riverine areas.
Mr. El-Rasheed urged relevant government agencies to strengthen regulatory oversight and enforce strict compliance with maritime safety standards to prevent further loss of lives.
The House, thereafter, sympathized with the families of the deceased and the people of Nafada Local Government Area and Gombe State at large.
News edited by Favour Owonibi