Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State has commiserated with Enugu State Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi over the fatal accident that claimed 21 lives in the State.
IGBERE TV had reported that no less than 21 persons including pupils have died in an accident involving school children at Mgbowo in Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State.
According to report gathered by IGBERE TV, the tragic accident also claimed the lives of a roadside tyre repairer, cyclist and Mechanic.
Reacting over the tragic incident on Saturday, Governor Ikpeazu condoled with Governor Ugwuanyi, Government & the good people of Enugu State over the fatal accident.
Ikpeazu also extended his condolences to the Catholic Bishop of Awgu Diocese, operators of the pupils’ school, His Lordship, Most Revd John Okoye, and prayed that God will comfort all those affected and accept the souls of the departed.
The reads in parts,
“On behalf of Government & good people of Abia State, I wish to sincerely condole with Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, Government & the good people of Enugu State over the fatal accident that claimed scores of lives including that of pupils of Presentation Nursery & Pry School.”
“…in Awgu LGA of the State. I also extend my condolences to the Catholic Bishop of Awgu Diocese, operators of the pupils’ school, His Lordship, Most Revd John Okoye, and pray that God will comfort all those affected and accept the souls of the departed.”
IGBERE TV recalls that Governor Ifeanyi on Friday led prominent Igbo leaders to the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), Ituku/Ozalla, to empathize with the students.
Gov. Ugwuanyi, who wished the school children and other victims quick recovery, consoled the parents of the kids to have faith in God as his administration will do anything possible to ensure that they fully recover.
The governor therefore announced that the state government will take care of all their medical bills to any level and urged the management of the hospital to give the victims adequate medical attention.
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