• About Us
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
No Result
View All Result
NewsNet Nigeria
  • Home
  • News
    • Local News
    • National
  • Politics
  • Economy
    • Oil and Gas
  • Crime
  • Education
  • Health
  • Entertainment
    • Lifestyle
  • Sports
  • MORE
    • Interview
    • Editorial
    • Opinion
    • Columns
    • Science & Tech
    • Videos
NewsNet Nigeria
No Result
View All Result
Home News Local News

Ned Nwoko offers assistance to victims’ families of Agbor tanker explosion

by NewsNet Nigeria
8 months ago
in Local News, News
Ned Nwoko offers assistance to victims’ families of Agbor tanker explosion
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on LinkedinShare on Whatsapp

A week after a deadly tanker fire claimed lives and damaged properties at Agbor, Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District, has offered to help families of the victims with material support.

On Sunday, January 5, 2025, a tanker conveying petrol on the Old/Lagos Road Agbor in Ika South Local Government Area lost control and burst into flames.

About 6 people died in the inferno while property worth millions of Naira were burnt.

Moved by the tragedy, Senator Nwoko sent a delegation to meet with families of the casualties, days after issuing a public statement of condolence.

ALSO READ  Anioma is Undeniably Igbo, Declares Senator Nwoko at Igbo Unification Movement Meet

Speaking on behalf of the Federal lawmaker, the Head, Senator Ned Nwoko senatorial Office Asaba, High Chief Ugo Asibelua expressed sadness over the incident.

He said Senator Nwoko was “deeply touched about the tragic deaths and loss of properties”

In his remarks, the Senior Legislative Aide and Chief of staff in the office of Senator Ned Nwoko, Dr Michael Nwoko said “The visit was to sympathize with the families and take record of losses” for necessary succour by the Senator

ALSO READ  NED NWOKO: EMPOWERING UNPRECEDENTED CHANGE IN DELTA NORTH

He said “Senator Ned Nwoko would provide appropriate financial assistance in his characteristic spirit of charity”

He urged the families of the victims and those who lost their properties to be calm as the Senator was committed to their welfare in this time of distress.

Among places visited by the team were the scene of the Agbor tanker accident and homes of the victims – Deaconess Adomgbor Deborah, who was caught in the fire while returning from Church; Donatus Udoka, a generator mechanic and Rashidat, a bureau de change operator, who hailed from Kebbi state.

ALSO READ  Anioma State: Don’t Derail, Embrace the Moment

The Ika South and Ika North East local government coordinators, Ned Nwoko senatorial office, Mr Stanley Ehiedu and Mr Alfred Idehen thanked the senator for “his untiring efforts in uplifting the material well-being of the people of Delta North and Nigerians in general”

Previous Post

Cheers, cultural displays herald Ned Nwoko, his wife’s arrival at President Mahama’s inauguration

Next Post

Suspected thief escapes lynching for shoplifting in Udu Delta State

MORE NEWS

Eid-ul-Mawlid: Dafinone Urges Unity Across Ethnic, Religious Lines
Celebration

Eid-ul-Mawlid: Dafinone Urges Unity Across Ethnic, Religious Lines

September 5, 2025
Ned Nwoko Felicitates Muslims on Eid-el-Maulud
Celebration

Ned Nwoko Felicitates Muslims on Eid-el-Maulud

September 5, 2025
FG Declares Friday, September 5, Public Holiday for Eid-ul-Mawlid
Celebration

FG Declares Friday, September 5, Public Holiday for Eid-ul-Mawlid

September 3, 2025
Senator Nwoko Hosts Kinsmen, Confident of Anioma State Creation
National News

Senator Nwoko Hosts Kinsmen, Confident of Anioma State Creation

September 2, 2025
Next Post
Suspected thief escapes lynching for shoplifting in Udu Delta State

Suspected thief escapes lynching for shoplifting in Udu Delta State

Leave Comment

RECENT STORIES

Adjogbe Foundation Reaffirms Commitment to Education with Fresh Scholarships for Indigent Students

Adjogbe Foundation Reaffirms Commitment to Education with Fresh Scholarships for Indigent Students

September 8, 2025
Mother Rejects N5m Over Son’s Alleged Killing by Police Guarding Cross River Governor’s Residence

Mother Rejects N5m Over Son’s Alleged Killing by Police Guarding Cross River Governor’s Residence

September 8, 2025
Again, Dafinone Pledges Sponsorship of Urhobo Language Competition in Memory of Pius Ewherido

Again, Dafinone Pledges Sponsorship of Urhobo Language Competition in Memory of Pius Ewherido

September 7, 2025
Charles Aniagwu: Celebrating a Truly Good Man by Every Standard

Charles Aniagwu: Celebrating a Truly Good Man by Every Standard

September 7, 2025
PIA: Urhobo Monarchs Inaugurate Palace Representatives in Oil, Gas Communities

PIA: Urhobo Monarchs Inaugurate Palace Representatives in Oil, Gas Communities

September 7, 2025

TRENDING STORIES

  • Dr. Gloria Patrick-Ferife Emerges as National President of Ophthalmological Society of Nigeria

    Dr. Gloria Patrick-Ferife Emerges as National President of Ophthalmological Society of Nigeria

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Seven benefits of breast sucking to women by experts

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Group Cautions Tinubu Against Alleged Sale of Nigeria’s Oil, Gas JV Assets

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • PIA: Urhobo Monarchs Inaugurate Palace Representatives in Oil, Gas Communities

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Delta Govt Releases 2025/2026 Academic Calendar as First Term Begins September 8

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • About Us
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy

NEWSNET NIGERIA Published By: Morex Consult Limited - Since 2020.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • Local News
    • National
  • Politics
  • Economy
    • Oil and Gas
  • Crime
  • Education
  • Health
  • Entertainment
    • Lifestyle
  • Sports
  • MORE
    • Interview
    • Editorial
    • Opinion
    • Columns
    • Science & Tech
    • Videos

NEWSNET NIGERIA Published By: Morex Consult Limited - Since 2020.