…Commends emergency response teams who arrived at the scene of the inferno to prevent further escalation of the fire
By Chibuike Nwabuko
ABUJA NIGERIA – Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the February 25, 2023 general election, Peter Obi has commiserated with the victims of the fire incident at spare parts market in Idumota, Lagos state; families of those who lost their lives in the boat accident that occurred in River Niger, as well as families of those involved in boat mishap in Kogi State, where many lives were also lost.
This is coming as he has ommendes the emergency response teams who arrived at the scene of the inferno to prevent further escalation of the fire.
The former governor of Anambra state stated this on Saturday on his verified X account in reaction to the news of a fire outbreak at the famous spare parts market in Idumota, Lagos state.
In his words, Obi said:
“Amidst the very busy activities of the day, I still had to contend with the sad news of a fire outbreak at the famous spare parts market in Idumota, Lagos state.
“Such unpleasant news came while still mourning the loss of lives in the boat accident that occurred in River Niger, plus a very troubling report of another boat mishap in Kogi State, where many lives were also lost.
“While I appreciate our emergency response teams who arrived at the scene of the inferno to prevent further escalation of the fire, I also commiserate with the victims of this tragic incident.
“According to reports, goods worth hundreds of millions of Naira were destroyed in the inferno.
“These were people’s means of livelihood, going up in flames in these hard times. It is really sad.
“I sincerely commiserate with the victims of the fire incident and the families of those who died in the Kogi boat accident. I also extend my sympathies to the Lagos and Kogi State governments and people, over these sad occurrences.
“May God give them all, and all of us, the fortitude to bear the loss and grant eternal rest to the dead.
“By supporting one another in these very challenging times, we shall emerge stronger”. -PO
Precise Post recalls that the tragic boat mishap occurred yesterday (Friday) along the Dambo-Ebuchi section of the River Niger, resulting in the loss of many lives.
Reports indicate that the boat was carrying approximately 200 individuals, mainly market women and local farmers, transporting their produce to the market.
Obi highlighted that these are already challenging times, and the loss of loved ones only deepens the pain. My sincere prayers are with you all, he said.
He also extended my deepest condolences to the government and people of Niger State. May God grant you, and all of us, the strength to endure this profound loss, and may He grant eternal rest to the departed souls. – PO
