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Chiefs Council Tasks Boat Owners On Safety
The chairman, Okrika Divisional Council of Chiefs (ODCC), Chief Sunday Amiesimaka Kalaowolo has called on all sons and daughters of Wakirike ethnic nationality and beyond to join hands with Okrika speed boat owners to ensure safety of lives and property at the waterways.
Chief Kalaowolo who made the call during the launching of new life vest at A.T.C. Okrika on Saturday said though life is from God but during boat mishap, life vest helps to afloat person before rescue team comes for assistance.
Represented by Chief Amba Kwani as the chairman of the occasion, he lauded the speed boat owners association for the launch as nobody could walk on the sea in case of any mishap, adding that they do not also increase transport fares during fuel scarcity, and enjoined them to keep up the spirit.
Earlier, the chairman of Okrika Speed Boat Owners Association, chief Sunday Opeya thanked all for making the day a huge success and appealed to all to assist them ensure safety of lives and property at the Okrika waterways.
Chief Opeya said life vest in speedboat is like seat belt in a vehicle, and charged all speed boat operators and passengers to comply to avoid being made to face the wrath of the law, adding that safety of passengers is paramount to the union.
Dignitaries from all walks of life graced the occasion with His Royal Highness, King Tamunosike Oguba, Amanyanabo of Kirike Town as chief launcher, enjoining all to assist and redeem their pledges.
Collins Barasimeye