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| Mrs. Ada Charles during an on-the-spot assessment visit to the gas explosion site. |
Ukorebi Esien | 27th December 202
The Chairman of Biase Local Government Area, of Cross River State, Hon. (Chief) Ada Charles Egwu has condemned the act of selling household consumable gas within residential areas, stating that the side-effect is beyond human comprehension.
Mrs Ada who was on a condolence visit to the family members of victims of a recent gas explosion in Adim community of Biase Local Government Area said although the incident was an unfortunate one having claimed 8 lives including a two-year-old baby and leaving others hospitalised, the incident should also serve as a lesson to others who are in the habit of selling flammable materials within congested residential areas. She used the opportunity to call on those engaged in the sale of flammable goods to always site their business in less congested populated areas or sites designated by the government for such business.
She, however, consoled the family of the deceased urging them to accept the will of God which cannot be questioned and assured them that government will continue to support them.
Earlier, the Executive Chairman had said the visit was on the behalf of the Cross River State government to show that Governor Ben Ayade-led administration cares about their welfare.
Her words; "We are here on behalf of the Cross River State Government to commiserate with the family members of the deceased and to show that the Governor Ben Ayade-led administration cares about their welfare. The fire disaster was an unfortunate incident considering the number of persons killed, properties destroyed and other persons affected directly or indirectly.
"This unfortunate and ugly incident is an eye-opener for people to know the fact that selling flammable materials within a populated place is not the best"
It would be recalled that the Deputy Governor of Cross River State, Prof. Ivara Ejemot Esu, OFR accompanied by the Council Chairman, Hon. (Chief) Ada Charles Egwu who was ably represented by her vice chairman, Hon. Oyono Ekpe, on December 5th visited the scene of the incident. The Deputy Governor had assured the people and Chief of Adim of government support.
Speaking during the visit, the Vice Chairman of the Council, Hon. Oyono Ekpe while commending the state government for keeping to her promise of supporting victims of the devastating event, thanked the council Chairman for the show of empathy to her people in the moment of grief.
Also speaking, one of the village Chiefs, Onun Omini Oyono expressed appreciation to the Government of Cross River State for their gesture.
In an interview, one of the briefed, Mr Echu Owai Ejogobe thanked Biase LGA Council Chairman and Governor of Cross River State as well as his Deputy, Prof. Ivara Ejemot Esu for supporting and standing by the people of Adim in times like this.
The high point of the event was a visit to the Adim Town Council led by the Clan head, Chief Etim Ofem Owai and the presentation of food and non-food items as well as cash to victims and family members of the deceased.
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