Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has extended condolences to the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, and families of the 25 victims of the Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft crash in Ondo State, .
The Governor expressed deep grief over the unfortunate crash which also claimed the life of an indigene of Akwa Ibom State, late Ukeme David.
In a condolence message, Governor Eno described the incident as a tragic loss, commiserating with the families of the gallant officers and civilians who died in the crash.
“On behalf of the Government and people of Akwa Ibom State, I extend our heartfelt condolences to the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, and the family of our son, Ukeme David, who was one of the 25 victims of the crash, and indeed the families of all those who lost their lives in the tragic air crash,”Governor Eno said.
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The Governor also expressed solidarity with the Nigerian Armed Forces and the bereaved families, saying Akwa Ibom shared in their moment of grief.
He joined the Commander-in-Chief of the Nigerian Armed Forces, President Bola Tinubu, who declared three days of national mourning, in sympathising with the families of the deceased..
Governor Eno prayed for comfort and strength for the bereaved families and loved ones, while commending the memory of the departed.
“May their souls rest in peace,” he added.
