Senior Fire Officer Chigozie Ugwu has been buried in his village in Ibule Umuofiagu, Ukehe in Igbo-Etiti local government area of Enugu State.
Ugwu lost his life tragically on December 13, 2023, while bravely battling a midnight fire outbreak at the Motor Spare Parts Market in Coal Camp, Enugu.
In his remak, the Director of Enugu State Fire Service, Engr Okwudiri Daniel Ọhaa, said the death of Ugwu is a great loss to the service and assured assured that the state government, under the leadership of Governor Peter Mbah, is committed to ensuring the welfare of Senior Fire Officer Chigozie Ugwu’s family.
He added that Governor Mbah personally wrote a tribute to the deceased, which was presented to the wife, which is a further demonstration that he’s pained by the loss.
Engr Ọhaa detailed the state’s proactive measures, stating, “Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah has assured of giving the family of Senior Fire Officer Chigozie Ugwu maximum support. He was a dedicated and reliable staff that believed in humanity first.”
The director also highlighted that the governor had personally taken charge of all burial expenses, further reinforcing the commitment of the state government to support the family during this challenging time.
Also speaking, Chief Nnia Nwodo, a former Minister of Aviation, Information, commended the governor Mbah for his genuine concern towards the well-being of the late fire officer’s family.
The former President General of Ohaneze Ndị Igbo, stated that he personally contacted Governor Mbah, who assured him of providing substantial support to the bereaved family.
Nwodo, who described himself as a non-card-carrying member of the Labour Party, and supported all their candidates in the last elections, emphasized his appreciation for Governor Mbah’s commitment to assisting the family despite political affiliations.
According to him, “I called Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah over the welfare of the deceased’s family, and he said he has been thinking of what to do to assist the family, and that he intends to see the wife one on one.”
He applauded the governor’s empathy and willingness to extend a helping hand, citing it as a testament to Governor Mbah’s dedication to the well-being of Enugu State residents.
