By Sunday Apah
Less than 24 hours after a devastating fire, caused by a fallen tanker, destroyed several buildings in Agbor and claimed the lives of four individuals, Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, reached out to express his condolences to the victims’ families.
The Governor delegated his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, to lead a team of senior government officials in visiting the bereaved families and assessing the extent of the damage.
During a video call with a husband of one of the victims, Oborevwori offered words of comfort, reminding them that only God understands the reasons behind such tragic events.
In statements to the press during the visit, Deputy Governor Onyeme emphasized the state government’s deep concern for those affected by the tragedy and assured them of forthcoming support.
“This incident was truly unfortunate,” he said. “We, as survivors, will do everything in our power to alleviate the hardships faced by the victims and their families.”
He continued, “Our Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has instructed us to assess the situation and express our sympathies to the families impacted by this tragedy.”
Elder Festus Adomugbor, the husband of one of the fire victims, expressed his gratitude for the swift response from the Delta State government.
“I would like to commend Governor Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori for his immediate action,” he stated. “While nothing can bring my wife back, I must acknowledge that I never expected such a significant delegation to come to my home.”
“My heart has been heavy since yesterday, and with my children by my side, the support from sympathizers has helped somewhat. However, I can’t help but worry about what will happen once these visits come to an end.”
