Former Aviation Minister, and Anambra State governorship aspirant of the United Progressive Party (UPP) Osita Chidoka, on Friday, August 4 lamented the unfortunate gas explosion on Wednesday, August 2, that claimed the lives of some innocent citizens in Obosi, Anambra State.
Chidoka in a condolence message issued by his Media Assistant, Ikechukwu Okafor, described the incident as “a shocking, devastating and traumatic experience, especially given that the victims were struggling citizens of Anambra State and breadwinners for their families.”
“I stand in prayers with the bereaved families knowing the pain the dead went through, the trauma and agony that you all are passing through, and the anguish the injured are bearing at the moment. My prayer, together with the good people of Anambra, is that God comforts all of us and provides the immediate families the grace to bear the irreparable loss”, he stated.
Urging for more safety measures around high-risk businesses, Chidoka, however, called for a thorough inquest to unravel the remote and immediate causes of the explosion with the aim to forestall such incidences in the future.
“This must not happen again. We cannot afford to have our people killed or maimed from avoidable incidences. The welfare and safety of our people must be a priority at all times. We must therefore rise to the occasion and do everything possible to ensure safety in our business places and homes”, he said.
Chidoka also commended what he described as the sense of love and duty exhibited by Ndi Anambra in offering immediate assistance to the victims, saying such exemplifies the true Igbo spirit of brotherly care and concern in times of need.