Abia State Governor, Alex Otti received with sadness the
death of 15 Umuahia-based traders who lost their lives on Saturday in an
accident in Enugu State on their way back from a traditional marriage.
Governor Otti described as painful and devastating the loss
of 15 precious lives in the accident, and regretted that the accident happened
where the State could not render any form of emergency assistance.
Otti in a condolence message he released through his Special
Adviser on Media, Ferdinand Ekeoma, said he had directed the Abia State
Commissioner for Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection to quickly get
across to the families of the deceased and survivors with a view to offering
the necessary support that might be needed by affected families.
Governor Otti also called on drivers to always observe road
safety rules and to desist from over speeding or driving against traffic, so as
to reduce the carnage being witnessed on our roads.
“Governor Otti, on behalf of the government and people of
Abia State, commiserates with the families and loved ones of the deceased and
prays God to grant their souls eternal repose”, the statement concluded.
Meanwhile, the incident has continued to attract reactions
across the state, with many describing it as shocking.
Photographs of the victims before they departed Abia for
Enugu have been circulating on social media.
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