The Delta State Government has rewarded heroic tanker driver Ejiro Otarigbo with N2m and also gave him a letter of commendation. He also got a plaque.
The Secretary to the State Government (SSG) Patrick Ukah made the presentation in a ceremony held on Thursday in Asaba, days after Otarigbo drove away a burning tanker to a safe place where it later exploded.
“Today, the Delta State government, presented a letter of commendation, an award plaque, and a cheque of two million Naira, to Mr. Ejiro Otarigho, a tanker driver, for his display of heroism as he drove a burning tanker away to a safe place in Agbarho, Ughelli North LGA,” the Delta State Government said in a tweet on its official handle.
“The Secretary to the State Government, Chief Patrick Ukah, who made the presentation on behalf of the State Government commended Mr. Otarigho for his bravery and heroism in averting a major disaster that could have resulted in the death of many in the area.”
Today, the Delta State government, presented a letter of commendation, an award plaque, and a cheque of Two Million Naira, to Mr. Ejiro Otarigho, a tanker driver, for his display of heroism as he drove a burning tanker away to a safe place in Agbarho, Ughelli North LGA. pic.twitter.com/Q9yr7YiSAr
— Delta State Government (@DSGovernment) June 16, 2022
