After days of intensive search, the Commissioner for Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Faith Zibs Godwin, Friday along with her Special Duties counterpart, the Marine Police Force, and other relevant agencies, received the recovered bodies of eighteen victims from the ill-fated boat mishap that occurred in the Ezetu waterways, even as the National Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA has kept mum
In the aftermath of the accident, Dr Zibs Godwin actively engaged with survivors to understand the full scope of the incident and to provide support. These discussions were crucial to help address immediate needs of the survivors and investigat the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
The Commissioner expressed deep condolences to families of the victims while receiving the bodies at the Yenagoa FMC waterside. It was a tense and emotional atmosphere for both the grieving community and the officials who offered assistance and first aid at the site of the accident.
The Commissioner’s involvement underscores the government’s commitment to ensuring that the situation is handled with the utmost sensitivity and efficiency.
According to Dr Faith Zibs Godwin, efforts are ongoing to support the affected families and to prevent future occurrences by reviewing safety measures and protocols for marine activities in Bayelsa State.