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Okowa Orders Investigation Into Collapse Water Tank At Asaba Stadium
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta state has ordered an investigation into the remote and immediate cause of the collapse of a water tank at Stephen Keshi Stadium during the ongoing African Senior Athletics Championships holding in Asaba, the state capital.
A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Charles Aniagwu, says the Governor has directed a panel of inquiry to investigate the circumstances leading to the collapse of the tank behind the main bowl of the stadium.
The governor, the statement said described the incident as regrettable and thanked God that no life was lost.
He expressed concern that the water tank collapsed during the competition, saying the circumstances surrounding the collapse would be unravaled.
Governor Okowa also emphasised that discilplinary actions will be taken against anyone culpable in the collapse of the water tank if it is discovered that someone failed in his duties.
The statement further assured that Government will take necessary steps to avert future occurrence.
He called on the Athletes and the very enthusiastic spectators to continue to savory the beauty of the competition which so far has recorded appreciable success.
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