The Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC, has clarified that Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District, and former Delta SSG, Hon. Patrick Ukah, were not passengers on the Warri-Itakpe Train Service involved in the accident near Agbor.
The clarification was issued on Tuesday in a statement signed by NRC Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Kayode Opeifa, and posted on the corporation’s X handle.
“NRC wishes to clarify that contrary to an earlier statement, Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District, and former Secretary to the Delta State Government, Hon. Patrick Ukah, were not passengers on board the Warri-Itakpe Train Service involved in the accident near Agbor,” the statement said.
According to NRC, both individuals “greatly assisted in the mobilisation of first responders and other emergency personnel who participated in the rescue operations following the incident.”
“The NRC regrets the embarrassment the error had caused these eminent Nigerians and sincerely appreciates their selfless and swift intervention and support during the rescue efforts,” Dr. Opeifa stated.
