joshuaEmbwa Boat Mishap in Kupa: Sen. Karimi Fulfils His pledge of N10m, Completes N23m Payment for Reconstruction of Pakuta Bridge
Sen. Sunday Karimi, Representing Kogi West Senatorial District has made good his promise by releasing the sum of N10m he pledged as support to the people of Embwa Boat Mishap Kupa, in Lokoja LGA.
Recalled that following the boat mishap that led to the death of several persons in Embwa Boat Mishap, Sen. Karimi during his visit to commissirate with the people of Kupa Community in Lokoja LGA pledged the sum of N10million to the affected victims.
The Senator while releasing the money to the affected persons today, also paid another N6m for completion of Pakuta Bridge in Ijumu LGA
Recalled that the Pakuta bridge links three Local Government of Kabba, Ijumu and Lokoja LGAs to Niger State.
The Pakuta Bridge links Aiyegunle Gbede in Ijumu Local Government to Kiri Kingdom in Kabba Bunu Local Government, Kupa North and South including Eggan communities in Lokoja Local Government.
Sen. Karimi had earlier released the sum of N17m for the reconstruction of the bridge. With the release of the N6m, brings his support to reconstruct the Pakuta bridge to N23m.
The Senator assured the people Kogi West of his continued support through quality lawmaking and other support that would impact on their well-being.
