Gov. Obaseki commiserates with victims of Abule-Ado explosion

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By Osaigbovo Iguobaro, Benin

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has offered his thoughts and prayers to the families and Nigerians who lost their lives in Abule-Ado gas explosion in Lagos State.
He commiserated with the people and government of Lagos State particularly over the damage caused by the explosion.
In a statement yesterday, the governor said the incident is saddening and tragic, commending the Lagos State government for providing necessary emergency response to mitigate the fatalities from the unfortunate incident.
According to him, “I commiserate with the people and government of Lagos State over this unfortunate incident of Sunday, March 15, 2020, which has claimed not less than 15 lives in the State.”
“At this dark hour, our prayers are with Lagosians and the state government. We pray that God grants the families of the victims the fortitude to bear the loss,” he said.

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