Sports
JUST-IN; Delta’s Gov. Oborevwori condoles with Bayelsa’s Gov. Diri over loss lives in auto crash
ASABA_______Delta’s Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori on Sunday commiserated with his Bayelsa counterpart, Sen. Douye Diri over the fatal auto crash involving members of Bayelsa’s contingent to the Nigerian Women Football League (NWFL) final in Asaba.
Oborevwori’s condolence message is contained in a statement issued by his media aide, Mr Festus Ahon in Asaba.
Five members of the Bayelsa Supporters Club lost their lives in the auto crash which occurred on Sunday in Kwale, Delta while on their way to Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba for the final match.
Seven others were injured in the auto crash.
Oborevwori also condoled with families of the deceased, the government and people of Bayelsa and prayed for quick healing of the injured.
He noted that the accident was regrettable and must have caused great pains to the bereaved families and prayed for the souls of the departed.
“It is with deep sense of sorrow that I commiserate with the families of those that lost their lives in the fatal accident.
“Indeed, their deaths have caused a dark cloud and great sorrow for their families and for Bayelsa.
“On behalf of the government and people of Delta, I extend my heartfelt condolences to my brother governor, Sen. Diri, the bereaved families and people of Bayelsa on this sad incident,’’ Oborevwori said.
“I pray for quick healing of the injured and that such tragedy will never occur again.
“May God grant the families and loved ones the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss and may the souls of the departed rest in peace,’’ he added.
-
Politics4 days ago
PROPHESY TO PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU ABOUT 2027
-
News4 days ago
Family, Friends Celebrate Jailed Former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu’s Birthday
-
Business2 days ago
Nigeria’s Azikiel Refinery to Begin Operations in 2025
-
Business5 days ago
Baraza: Bribena pleads for understanding, highlights solutions to organization’s problems
-
News7 days ago
Baraza Cooperative Disputes Becky Buodeigha’s Claims, Cites Pattern of Dishonesty
-
Politics4 days ago
Fubara Swears-in Dagogo as Attorney-General, to Probe Wike’s 8 Years As Governor
-
Politics1 day ago
You Have a Few Days to go, Gov. Fubara Tells LGA Chairmen
-
Business4 days ago
Gunmen kidnap Dangote cement workers in Edo