Cross River State Governor, Professor Ben Ayade Wednesday morning visited the Navy Reference Hospital in Calabar to empathise with victims of the Bikers Parade accident at the on-going Carnival Calabar and paid their hospital bills.
Speaking at the Navy Reference Hospital, Ayade described the incident as a sad learning curve that will never be allowed to happen again.
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The Governor commended the management of the hospital for responding promptly even when the government was yet to make a deposit.
The Governor also visited Bogobiri, the scene of the accident, to commiserate with the Hausa-Fulani community led by Seriki Garuba Lawan who is also head of the Muslim community. Lawan commended the Governor for his visit.
Authorities had confirmed the death of seven persons during Tuesday incident along the Bogobiri area of Calabar. The Governor had also immediately announced the cancellation of the Bikers Carnival to mourn the dead.
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)
