Ogene Mourns Mother, Daughter Killed in Anambra Building Collapse

The member representing Ogbaru Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Afam Ogene, has condoled with the families of victims who died in a three-storey building collapse at Okpoko, Anambra.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the building collapsed on Thursday morning, at No. 11 Emeka Ugwuanyi Street, by Anabanaba, Okpoko, amid heavy rainfall.

The victims were identified as Mrs Happiness Ugagu and her daughter, Miss Confidence-Chiamaka Ugagu.

Ogene, in a condolence message on Friday in Anambra, described the incident as “tragic and devastating”.

According to him, the death of a mother and her daughter was a painful loss to the family and the Okpoko community.

The lawmaker expressed sympathy with the Ugagu family, their relatives and the entire Okpoko community, urging them to remain united in the face of the tragedy.

Ogene commended the Chairman, Ogbaru Council Area, Mr Nnamdi Ifejika, emergency responders and residents for their swift response in mobilising to the scene.

He, however, called on relevant authorities to conduct a thorough investigation into the cause of the building collapse and strengthen enforcement of building standards across Ogbaru.

According to him, the safety of residents must not be compromised, urging landlords, developers and residents to prioritise structural integrity.

The legislator also advised residents to promptly report buildings showing signs of structural distress to the appropriate authorities to prevent further loss of lives.

He prayed for the repose of the souls of the deceased and grant their family and the entire Ogbaru community the fortitude to bear this irreparable losses.