The Commission of Inquiry on the Collapsed Reigners Church Building has called on reputable organizations including Engineers, Architects, Builders, Surveyors, Social Scientists and the entire people of the State to offer the Commission useful information as it relates with the collapsed building.
The Commission says the evidence which may be in form of memorandum, oral evidence with or without memorandums should be submitted at the Ministry of Justice or the venue where the commission sits for hearing.
In his address at the inaugural sitting of the Commission today in Uyo, the Chairman of the Commission, Justice Umoekoyo Essang (Rtd) noted that the Commission shall rely on useful information offered it even as they shall sit in open to ensure transparency.
While describing members of the Commission as eminent and trusted professionals in their chosen fields of endeavour, he pointed out that they will endeavour to stick to their terms of reference and come out with recommendations to the State Governor with a view to taking steps to ensure the avoidance of such tragedy in the future.
In his remark, the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel represented by the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barr Uwemedimo Nwoko charged the Commission to be meticulous and firm while doing their work so as to help them unravel all facts needed.
He added "There are so many safety issues in Akwa Ibom State that we have always been glossing over. The outcome of this Commission we believe will help check that. We want members of the public to be very open. We don't have to abandon this Commission then later go and live in speculation."
The State Attorney General also offered insight to the fact that the Commission has been given free hands to operate so that they can come out with report that will be useful.
Tuesday 3rd January 2017 has been fixed for hearing.
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