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President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the death of over forty farmers who lost their lives in a boat accident in Zamfara State on their way to their farms at the weekend.
The President also commiserated with the people and government of Zamfara State over recent floods in Gummi Local Government Area.
President Tinubu, in a statement on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, promised to support those affected by the unfortunate twin tragedies in the Zamfara community.
He directed emergency agencies to comprehensively assess the two incidents to address the root of the calamity.
President Tinubu also directed response agencies to work with the Zamfara State Government to help those affected by the disaster.
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) has successfully initiated the…