CBN Gov. Emefiele visits CBN Calabar, gas explosion victims

1 Min Read
CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele

Mr Godwin Emefiele, the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on Monday visited the Calabar branch of the bank that was rocked by gas explosion on Friday.

The governor, who refused to speak with journalists, also visited the victims of the blast at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital.

Emefiele inspected the site of the blast before leaving the bank’s premises immediately for Abuja.

Four persons were reported dead in the blast, while several others were injured.

Journalists were not allowed in when the CBN governor visited the victims in the hospital.

Our correspondent also learnt that arrangements had been concluded for those who were in severe conditions to be transferred to other health facilities within or outside country where necessary.

Our correspondent also learnt that skeletal banking operations have resumed at the Calabar branch. (NAN)

TAGGED: , , , ,
Share this Article
Leave a comment

Leave a Reply

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.