Akwa Ibom State Governor Udom Emmanuel yesterday assured the injured of the best medical attention.
He said doctors, nurses and other medical experts had been drafted to assist in their treatment.
Emmanuel, who worshipped at Qua Iboe Church, Ikot Ekpene Road, Uyo, with members of his executive council, said the life of every citizen is of utmost importance to his administration.
He said: “As Christians, we need not question God on why disaster occurred but trust in his divine will in all situations and show empathy to the families whose loved ones are affected.”
The governor, who was dressed in black to reflect the mood, said “affliction shall not occur the second time”.
He condemned the speculation on the death toll and appealed to relations of the victims to remain calm to enable the state, ascertain the number of casualties.
The bodies of the dead, he added, would not be released to the families until tomorrow, (after the two days of mourning).
The Governor visited St Lukes Hospital Anua, Uyo and Ibom Specialist Hospital to sympathise with the victims.
Preaching on the theme: “There is a Purpose”, Rev Ibub Ema acknowledged that God’s purpose in a man’s life if not clearly defined is sure to suffer abuse.
He drew his text from Isaiah 14 verses 26 – 27 and added that “even negative experiences have a divine purpose” and urged all to seek God’s purpose for their existence.
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