From: Uche Nnorom, Makurdi
Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has lamented over the fire incident at Bonny Jetty in Port Harcourt, Rivers State that claimed several lives, maintaining that it further compounds security challenges facing the nation at the moment.
Governor Ortom in a condolence message signed by his Chief Press Secretary Nathaniel Ikyur on Monday to his Rivers state counterpart Nyesom Wike urged his colleague to see the incident as a challenge that should be addressed by directing authorities concerned to always apply safety measures at all times.
He advocated for insurance cover for all public and private facilities, saying that such measure could mitigate or assuage the plight of victims.
The Governor extended his condolences to the immediate families of the deceased, just as he asked authorities to see to the welfare of their dependants since they died in active service.
