The Ebonyi State Government has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of 11 members of the Nwaji family in a petrol tanker explosion at Ugwu Onyeama, along the Anambra-Enugu Expressway..
Governor Francis Nwifuru, represented by his wife, Mrs. Uzoamaka Nwifuru, led a delegation to Abofia village in Ebonyi Local Government Area to console the grieving family. The victims, including parents, six children, younger brothers, an apprentice, and a housemaid, were returning from Anambra State for the burial of their late father, Chief Augustine Nwaji, when the fatal accident occurred on January 25, 2025.
Mrs. Nwifuru described the tragedy as a heartbreaking loss for the family and the entire Ebonyi State, assuring them of the government’s full support. The Chairman of ALGON, Mr. Chinedu Uburu, and Chief of Staff, Prof. Emmanuel Echiegu, also paid tribute and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to helping the bereaved.
A family member, Mr. Ikechukwu Nwaji, urged authorities to enforce strict regulations requiring heavy-duty vehicles to operate primarily at night to prevent similar accidents. He thanked the state government for their visit and support, requesting continued prayers during this time of mourning.
The Ebonyi State Government has pledged to stand with the Nwaji family and the Abofia Agbaja community, offering continued assistance as they navigate this painful loss.
