Peoples Democratic Party, on Sunday, commended the Rivers State Governor, Nyesome Wike, for his gesture of sending financial relief to quench the pain of victims of Sokoto fire disaster and also his quick intervention in the Rumuodumanya inferno.
In a statement by the party’s spokesperson, Kola Ologbondiyan, it said such actions reinforced PDP’s commitment to the unity, stability and cohesiveness of the nation.
He said, “The party also commended Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa for coming to the aid of the victims of the Agbor explosion, especially in guaranteeing medical treatment for the hospitalised.
“PDP urges the Federal Government to join, not only in providing succour for the victims, but to also take steps to equip our disaster management agencies for improved emergency response.”
The statement also addressed the grievances of the PDP on the recent devastating fire disaster at the Central Market of Sokoto, the Kugbo furniture inferno in Abuja, and the gas explosion which occurred on Friday in Agbor, Delta State.
He added that the party also mourn over Saturday’s gas explosion at Rumuodumanya, Obio Akpor Local Government area of Rivers State, as well as other avoidable tragedies that have recently befallen Nigerians
The party’s spokesman further said, “The PDP bemoaned the Sokoto market incident as a national tragedy, given the strategic place the market occupies in the economy of our nation as a commercial hub for both national and international trade activities.
“The party also expressed shock over the gas plant explosion in Agbor, Delta state, which led to the death of our compatriots, including children, as well as the hospitalization of others.
“Our hearts and prayers are with victims of these disasters for their losses especially the bereaved, who are left with the excruciating pain of losing their loved ones.”
PDP called on Federal Government to improve emergency response by equipping disaster management agencies across the country.