More stakeholders have expressed grief over the tragic deaths caused by a stampede during a Christmas rice-sharing event in Okija, Anambra, on Saturday.
The News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, reports that in their condolence messages, stakeholders emphasised the need for economic empowerment to foster self-reliance among citizens and urged event organisers to prioritise safety during public gatherings. The Police Command in Anambra , through SP Tochukwu Ikenga, its Public Relations Officer, has confirmed the casualty figure at 22.
Chief Akai Egwuonwu, Managing Director of Stine Mill Industries, producers of Anambra Rice, expressed sorrow over the loss of women, elderly individuals, pregnant and nursing mothers, and children in the incident. Egwuonwu stressed the importance of prioritising safety and implementing effective crowd management during such charitable distributions.
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