*Calls for thorough investigations
By; BAYO AKAMO, Ibadan
The Bishop, Ibadan North Anglican Diocese, Rt. Revd Williams Aladekugbe has tasked the Federal Government and the Oyo state government not abandon victims of the old Bodija, Ibadan explosion in the middle of the way.
In a statement at the weekend to symphatize with Gov Seyi Makinde, the people of Oyo State and victims of the explosion, Rt Reverend Aladekugbe called for thorough investigations into explosion
The Bishop stressed that there is the need for both the federal and state levels should ensure investigation is thorough and timely concluded and that the government should ensure that victims of the explosion are not left stranded in the middle of the way.
Lauding President Bola Tinubu and the Federal Government for providing support to the state with a vow to fishing out those behind the act, the Bishop urged residents within the immediate and external areas of the incident to see it as an opportunity to show love, care, and affection in the spirit of brotherliness and honor to God.
Rt Reverend Aladekugbe while emphasizing that the Church has before and after the incident remained committed to praying for Gov Makinde, and Oyo state, noted that despite the human and material lost, there is still room for thanking God, adding, despite the magnitude of the blast, the level of casualty is unbelievable low, saying who would have questioned the Almighty if the fatalities had been more.
Commending Gov Makinde for the effort at providing succour to the victims as well as ensuring the impact is minimised, he prayed comfort to the families of the bereaved, speedy recovery to all victims still struggling to survive.
Rt Reverend Aladekugbe assured that the Church will not fail in its duties of praying and pleading the cause of the victims and less privileged, the Diocesan said the Church will be willing to provide the necessary support to the government and victims should the need be.
A personal message sent to the governor shortly after the incident by the Bishop reads in part, “Your Excellency, greetings. This is to sympathise with your Excellency and government of Oyo State on the unfortunate incident of last night. May God comfort the families of the bereaved, grant speedy recovery to all victims still struggling to survive.
“I am particularly happy with the steps your Excellency took and the press release to correct various information flying all around. More strength to your Excellency. A o ni ri iru e mo, sir. Profound regards.”
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