Hon Ceekay Igara Commiserates Families Of The Deceased At Nmuri Bridge Accident, Urges For Urgent Repair Works To Avoid Further Loss Of Lives

The National Vice Chairman, Southeast, Labour Party, Hon. Ceekay Igara has commiserated with the families of those who lost their lives in the horrific road accident at the Nmuri bridge/ road, Ebem Ohafia, Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State today, December 22nd, 2024 describing it as the most disheartening incident of the year especially this festive season.

Igara in a statement made available to Trustbase news noted that it was most unfortunate that contractors handling the project would abandon it despite allocations made and expressed worry that the place had become a death trap for those traveling on that route.

He called on both the state and the federal government as a matter of urgency to resume work on the road to avert further destruction of lives and properties.

The National Vice Chairman of Labour Party also caution drivers to be careful in this season, avoid speed and unnecessary overtaking that could endanger the lives of others.

According to Igara “it is most unfortunate that we are losing lives on a road that has been awarded to contractors over the years for their own carelessness. It is more unfortunate that we lost young people who were traveling to celebrate the festive season with their kits and kin.”

“The State and federal government should as a matter of urgency resume work on the bridge to avert further loss of lives. It is with sadness in my heart that I commiserate with the families of those who lost their lives in that horrific accident and pray God to grant their souls eternal rest” and equally pray for the quick healing of those who sustained various degrees of injuries.

“May I also use this medium to caution drivers to please reduce speeding and unnecessary overtaking while driving this festive season. Please drive to stay alive for your loved ones”, he added.