HELICOPTER CRASH :TINUBU, NNPCL , PENGASSAN PRESIDENT, CONDOLES VICTIM’S FAMILY
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GREATRIBUNETVNEWS–President Bola Tinubu has directed an intensification of search and rescue for passengers of the ill-fated helicopter that crashed into the Atlantic near Bonny Finima on Thursday in Port-Harcourt.
In a related development, the President of Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria
,Comrade Festus Osifo, confirmed the loss of 4 members of the Association in the crash in a statement on Friday, and mourned the deceased, who he said were valued members of the PENGASSAN family and dedicated professionals in the oil and gas industry
Three of the passengers were recovered dead on Thursday while the remaining five occupants are still missing.
The helicopter, operated by East Winds Aviation and registered as 5NBQG, was hired by NNPC Limited to ferry some contract staff to the NNPC facility FPSO—NUIMS ANTAN.
President Tinubu urges military officers involved in various operations in the zone to join the rescue mission and provide all necessary support to the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, and other relevant
The President condoles with the Board and staff of Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) and the families of all those who were confirmed to have passed away in the accident.
President Tinubu fervently prays that the Almighty God will grant eternal rest to the three departed souls and comfort their families.
