Bauchi Gov mourns death of 4 workers at water treatment plant
The Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has described the death of four staff of Bauchi State Urban Water and Sewerage Corporation as a devastating incident that casts a shadow over the entire state. The governor, who extends his heartfelt condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues of the four dedicated staff of the corporation, who […]
Bala Mohammed
The Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has described the death of four staff of Bauchi State Urban Water and Sewerage Corporation as a devastating incident that casts a shadow over the entire state.
The governor, who extends his heartfelt condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues of the four dedicated staff of the corporation, who tragically lost their lives during routine maintenance work at the Gubi Fam Water Treatment Plant in Bauchi on Sunday.
In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado, the governor said the service of the late workers would not be forgotten.
He said, “As we mourn the loss of these hardworking and committed public servants who died in the line of duty while contributing to the essential task of ensuring water supply for our people their sacrifice and service will never be forgotten, and their legacy will continue to inspire all those working tirelessly to build a better Bauchi State.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with their immediate families during this time of grief. We pray that the Almighty grants them the strength to bear this great loss and comforts their hearts with His divine mercy.”
Mohammed noted that the Bauchi State Government emphasized the urgent need for heightened safety measures and strict adherence to established protocols in all government and industrial operations.
“We urge all public institutions and workers across the state to place safety as a top priority during official duties to prevent future occurrences of such painful incidents,” he added.
Meanwhile, the state government has directed a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident and promised to take all necessary steps to support the bereaved families and enhance workplace safety across all departments.
The governor prayed that Allah grant the deceased Jannatul Firdaus.