Canoe operators on the White Volta at Nawuni in the Kumbungu District of the Northern region are appealing to government and Non-Governmental Organisations to come to their aid with live jackets to help safeguard the lives of citizens. 

The operators whose profession is crossing travellers from one end of the river to the other have been plying without life jackets which risks the life of travellers especially in situations where there is overboard.

According to paddlers, their smaller canoes are most of the times compelled by travellers to get on board more than the actual numbers supposed to occupy the canoe which threatens lives, therefore, all stakeholders must come to their aid and help them acquire life jackets to prevent deaths should the canoe capsize someday.

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They also appealed that their canoes for transport are ancient and for the love of passengers, they cannot retire it from working, therefore, they would be very grateful if the government can be of great assistance to them to acquire new ones to keep the life of travellers safe.

Some passengers speaking to SoireeNews disclosed that they fear crossing the river without life jacket because should there be an accident on their way, their lives will be wasted since they are not swimmers.

They further pleaded to the president of the land, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo to treat their plea urgent and come to their aid.