The Government of Kogi State has declared a two-day state mourning in honour of the victims of the Felele tanker explosion that claimed ov...
The Government of Kogi State has declared a two-day state mourning in honour of the victims of the Felele tanker explosion that claimed over 40 lives on Wednesday
In a press statement signed by the commissioner of information, Kingsley Fanwo, and made available to newsmen in Lokoja, it said the Governor and the Government of Kogi State are saddened by the unfortunate incident that claimed many lives in the early hours of Wednesday
The statement reads in part: “the people are the State. Therefore, the primary responsibility of Government is to ensure the safety and well-being of the Kogi people.
” As a result of the importance placed on the lives of our people, Government has declared a two-day state mourning to honor the departed souls.
“I n this time of grief, we urge the people to be deep in sober reflection and stand together for one another to pull out of the agonizing loss.
“Government wishes to reiterate her call on road users to act responsibly in order to avert unfortunate situations that simple care and caution could have averted.
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