Dr. Helen Egodo Extends Succor To Victims Of Conflagration In Calabar

Dr. Helen Egodo Extends Succor To Victims Of Conflagration In Calabar

The Honorable Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs, Dr Helen Egodo paid a visit to the victims of conflagration in Calabar yesterday. The inferno which erupted as a result of gas leakage and explosion ravished a building that housed the leaking gas cylinder, leaving its occupants in a devastating condition. 

Arriving at Peace Medical Center, No 17 Efut Street, Calabar, the commissioner conveyed deep concern and sympathy to the victims and In a heartwarming gesture of empathy, made a significant cash donation to cater for the procurement of relevant pharmaceutical products to enhance their treatment. 

In the course of the visit, Dr Helen Egodo engaged with the Chief  Medical Officer (CMD) of the Health Facility where the victims were admitted, the CMD- Dr Edet Attih, Former Commissioner for Health, Akwa Ibom State revealed that The victims; a 29 Years old man, his (3months) pregnant wife,his 12 years old cousin and his 1 year old daughter were hurriedly brought to the health center on the 23rd of August at 3:05am by a Good Samaritan. He further stated that the victims need maximum support and care considering the cost implications of their treatment/ burns management and the trauma inflicted on them. 

In addition to her personal contributions, the esteemed humanitarian pledged to collaborate with the State government and relevant agencies to ensure that further assistance and aid are extended to the victims. 

The Family members and friends of the victims who were at the Clinic as the time of the visit by the Commissioner, expressed their heartfelt gratitude to   Dr Helen Egodo for her kind gesture and keen interest in the welfare of Cross Riverians, asserting that the presence of the commissioner and her team was an indication that the government empathizes with them in their predicament.

Dr Helen Egodo Media 

CRS Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs.