In a show of support for those affected by the tragic tanker explosion in Agbor, Ika South LGA, of Delta State, Deputy Governor Monday Onyeme visited the scene of the incident.
Not less than five persons tragically lost their lives, and numerous properties were destroyed in a fiery tanker explosion that occurred on Sunday afternoon.
Several hours after the explosion, Deputy Governor Onyeme arrived at the scene to personally evaluate the level of destruction. He expressed his deep sorrow to the victims and their families, describing the incident as a tragic and unfortunate event.
He emphasized, however, that the Delta State Government would not only compensate those affected by the explosion but also undertake the necessary remedial work to repair the damaged area.
“His Excellency sympathize with the entire Ika community, especially the victims, and the families of the victims,” he said.
“Be rest assured, as you can see, that the government is very, very ready and prepared to do whatever it takes to help those who are still in the hospital; who are still in pain.
“We will also look at the physical infrastructure, the extent of damage, and see how the government of Delta State will help to reduce the negative impact that it [explosion] has on the owners of these businesses,” Onyeme, who also came with a team of government officials, said.
He acknowledged and thanked the public and emergency responders for their efforts to put out the fire.
The deputy governor also visited the family of Deborah Adomgbor, one of the explosion victims, to offer his condolences.
“We are very much pained that such a thing happened especially this period of the New Year. It is quite painful; an accident,” he said.
“We that are alive, we would do whatever we can to cushion whatever effect we can cushion to ensure that people that are living, the negative impacts will be reduced.”
He stated that a team of experts would assess the situation and report their findings to the Delta State Government.
