The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN, said it lost four of its members to the tragic helicopter crash that occurred in Rivers State on Thursday.
The President of PENGASSAN, Mr Festus Osifo, said this in a statement on Friday in Abuja.
Osifo said that PENGASSAN was deeply saddened by the death of its members, which occurred in the early hours of Thursday, October 24 in Rivers State.
According to him, the deceased were valued members of the PENGASSAN family and dedicated professionals in the oil and gas industry.
“Their contributions to the sector and our association will be sorely missed. PENGASSAN extends its heartfelt condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues of the victims during this difficult time.
“We share in their grief and offer our unwavering support as we navigate this tragic event. We are committed to assisting the bereaved families in any way possible,” he said.
Osifo added that the association was currently working to gather more information about the circumstances surrounding the crash and cooperating fully with the relevant authorities in their investigation.
He, therefore, urged all parties involved to conduct a thorough and transparent investigation to determine the cause of the accident and put in place urgent measures to prevent future tragedies.
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