Ejiro Otarigho, a tanker driver, has been honored for his display of heroism and humanity.
It was gathered that the Delta State Government presented Otarighoa cheque of N2 million, a plague, and a letter of commendation.
Otarigho had driven a burning tanker away to a safe place where it exploded into an inferno last Saturday in the state.
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Chief Patrick Ukah, made the presentation to Otarigho in Asaba on Thursday.
He said, “We commended him for the rare display of patriotism, humanity, bravery, and heroism, the incident would have resulted in the death of many persons and destruction of property at Agbarho in Ughelli North Local Government Area where the fire started.
“Mr. Otarigho has become the new face of Delta and Youth Ambassador for his display of heroism, the state government will continue to celebrate him.”
