Mr. Jude Iwu, chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and an aspirant to Oshodi/Isolo constituency 2 seat at House of Representatives in the last general elections, has called on Lagos State government to assist victims who lost properties as well as families of those who died in the gas explosion that rocked Ajao Estate a few days ago.
While commiserating with victims of the explosion, Iwu said it was unfortunate that the people would be subjected to such trauma during the trying period of COVID-19, when Nigerians were passing through very difficult times.
The PDP chieftain, in a chat with journalists, maintained that the time had come for the state government under the leadership of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to empathise with the victims.
He stressed that considering the present circumstances, it would be very difficult for the people to cope with the loss.
Iwu said: “My heart goes to families of those who lost their loved ones. It is such a great tragedy. A woman and her granddaughter died in one day. It is an unfortunate incident and the Lagos State government should reach out to the bereaved families.
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“Record has it that about four persons were confirmed dead in that unfortunate incident. Government should also support those people who lost goods and properties valued at hundreds of millions of naira to the explosion.”
He said he was moved by the condition of those people who felt there was no more hope for them, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, when people were finding it difficult to make ends meet.
He stressed that an opportunity had come for the government to show concern to the citizens, support them to start all over again.
“Over 16 shops were affected, with properties valued at over N150 million destroyed in that explosion. I am sure that Governor Sanwo-Olu, as a father, will not abandon the people now,” he said.
