Dafinone, ex-Delta SSG not aboard derailed train – NRC
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He, however, hailed Dafinone and Ukah for their contributions in mobilising responders for the train accident which occurred near Agbor in Delta and claimed four lives.
By Chiazo Ogbolu
The Managing Director of Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has said claim that Sen. Ede Dafinone and a former Secretary to Delta State Government, Mr Patrick Ukah, were on board the train of the corporation which derailed on the Warri–Itakpe corridor on Monday was false.
Opeifa, made the clarification in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos.
He, however, hailed Dafinone and Ukah for their contributions in mobilising responders for the train accident which occurred near Agbor in Delta and claimed four lives.
“The NRC, however, commended both individuals for their significant role in mobilising first responders and emergency personnel who participated in the rescue operations following the incident.
“The corporation expresses regret over the error and any embarrassment it may have caused, while appreciating their swift and selfless support during the rescue efforts,” he said.
The Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Transport, Mr Funsho Adebiyi, had in a statement on on Tuesday morning had included Dafinone and Ukah among the 482 people on board the train. (NAN)
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