NILDS DG Commiserate With Emir of Patigi Over Boat Mishap
By Toffa Momoh, Abuja
The Director-General, National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, (NILDS), Prof. Sulaiman Olanrewaju Abubakar, has extends condolences to Emir of Patigi following the tragic loss of lives in a boat mishap.
This was contained in a statement he personally signed and issued to newsmen.
The statement reads in part: “In these trying and grieving times, I would like to express my deepest sympathy to the Emir of Patigi, Alhaji Ibrahim Chatta Umar Boligi II and the residents of Patigi Local Government Area in Kwara State.
“We mourn the tragic incident of the recent boat capsizing, which occurred just a week ago, resulting in the loss of over a hundred lives.
“I beseech Almighty Allah to grant forgiveness to the souls involved and provide their families and the entire community with the strength to endure this profound loss.
“Furthermore, I urge the government to take immediate and thorough action in investigating the cause of this unfortunate incident. It is crucial to implement adequate and necessary measures to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
“Please accept my heartfelt condolences.” The D-G NILDS said.