Death In The Water: Systemic failures fuel boat accidents along River Niger

A crowded boat prepares to depart the Etsungi port in Kwara State, along the River Niger, in February 2024. Boat travel is a key mode of transportation in the region but lack of adequate safety measures has resulted in tragic accidents. Credit: Pluboard

A crowded boat prepares to depart the Etsungi port in Kwara State, along the River Niger, in February 2024. Boat travel is a key mode of transportation in the region but lack of adequate safety measures has resulted in tragic accidents. Credit: Pluboard

Regulatory and operational problems plague Nigeria’s water transportation, fuelling deadly crashes, a joint investigation by Pluboard and Premium Times finds.

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