Reps Donate N18 Million To Victims of Enugu Tanker Explosion

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Speaker of the Nigerian House of Representatives, Hon.  Tajudeen Abbas has presented a cheque for N18 million to the Enugu State Government as support to the victims of the January 25 petrol tanker explosion at Ugwu Onyeama on the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway, which claimed several lives.

The leader of the lower chamber of Nigeria’s National Assembly NASS described the incident as a huge loss, not only to the Government and people of Enugu State, but also the nation as a whole.

He noted that the support was in keeping with the tradition of the House of Representatives to ensure that governments and people of Nigeria do not stand alone in the face of such challenges.

Abbas, who was represented by the Hon. Nnolim Nnaji-led Enugu State Caucus in the House, which also had  Hon. Matins Oke, Hon. Dennis Agbo, Hon. Mark Obetta, Hon. Anayo Onwuegbu, and Hon. Chimaobi Atu, on its delegation, commended Mbah for his sterling leadership of the state and the prompt effort to comfort the families who lost their loved ones and support the injured.  

“So, this is a cheque for N18 million to assist the state to further ameliorate their losses and challenges occasioned by the incident.

“The Speaker sends his heartfelt condolences, once again. And you can continue to count on the support of the Speaker and the House,” Hon. Nnaji stated.  

Governor Mbah thanked the Speaker and the Enugu State Caucus of the House of Representatives for the show of concern, assuring that the donation would go straight to the purpose for which it was made.

“I recall that when the Ugwu Onyeama incident occurred, taking the lives of several of our loved ones, the Speaker called and assured us that he was with us in prayers.

“Today, he has also shown us that he is not only with us in prayers, but also materially. He has equally come to mourn with us.

“This cheque for N18 million will go a long way in cushioning the effect of the incident on those affected and their families.” Mbah stated 

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