The presidential candidate of the Peoples
Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has commiserated with the people
and government of Abia State over the fatal pipeline explosion that killed
scores of people in Umuimo and Umuaduru communities in Osisioma Local
Government Area of the state.
The former vice president equally donated a sum of
N10 million to the victims, adding that the news of the fire disaster was very
devastating and it is particularly touching that so many lives were lost to the
incident.
Atiku made this known on Wednesday in Abuja in a
statement by his campaign organisation.
A delegation led by his running mate and former
Anambra State Governor, Mr. Peter Obi, visited the affected communities in the
company of Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, and other officials of the
state.
Atiku, who was represented by Obi, remarked that
the fatal incident should raise the red flag for proper safety measures along
all pipeline beds across the country.
He prayed particularly for families that lost dear
ones to the incident to have the fortitude to bear the losses.
Other dignitaries who welcomed Obi included the
Deputy Governor of Abia State, Sir Ude Oko Chukwu; Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe
and Hon. Solomon Adaelu.
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