Anambra South Senatorial District representative Chief. Emmanuel Nwachukwu has consoled victims of Ekwusigo tanker explosion.
Senator Nwachukwu during his visit,
passionately addressed and consoled the victims for the various degrees of losses recorded.
Angel Network News (ANN) reports that Nwachukwu who acknowledged how painful and devastating the outcome may be on them, encouraged them not to lose hope, but to be thankful to God for preserving their lives, which makes it possible that can still bounce back and attain even greater heights in their businesses.
The Federal lawmaker also reminded them that such tanker explosion and fire outbreaks were usually much fatal and highly destructive, judging by records of previous places where tanker explosion happened.
Chief Nwachukwu consequently encouraged and advised them to see themselves as more fortunate for being alive; as according to him, “life is greater than wealth.”
The Senator also met and interacted with the son of the Keke driver who lost his life during the fire outbreak, commiserated with him, and also assured to visit the family of the deceased to see and commiserate with the wife and other relatives, even as the son also revealed that plans are already on motion for his father’s burial.
While reassuring his solidarity and pledging full support to the victims,
Senator Nwachukwu, announced that he had already received the list of the victims and the of records of their losses the Local Government Chairman.
He also assured to use same to engage the relevant authorities and government agencies, including the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), which is responsible for such incidents, for intervention and support, to help cushion the effects of the tragedy on them.
Nwachukwu also made a personal donation to the victims, while promising further actions towards ameliorating their plights.
Speaking earlier, the location Government Chairman of Ekwusigo Hon. Chimezie Obi said a suya was responsible for the fire outbreak that claimed life of a Keke driver and destroyed many shops.
Briefing the Senator and his entourage, the Mayor recounted that after the tanker crashed and spilled its content, the residents started scampering for safety and taking precautionary measures to avert any tragedy from resulting therefrom while they awaited the arrival of the Fire Service.
