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I Would Have Been In Titan Submarine That Exploded — Senator Ned Nwoko

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1 year ago

June 24, 2023

Senator Ned Nwoko, the representative of Delta North Senatorial District, has revealed that his friend, Hermish Harding, who is a pilot from the United Kingdom, invited him to join him for a ride on the ill-fated Titan submarine that exploded on June 18, 2023.

The submarine trip, for which each passenger paid $200,000, was heading down the ocean to see the debris of Titanic.

There were five persons on the submarine, including Harding, when it exploded.

Paying tribute to the British pilot with whom he has embarked on an expedition to Antarctica, Nwoko said Harding invited him to the adventure in the North Atlantic Ocean.

The explosion was said to have occurred about one hour 45 minutes into the two hours trip.

Nwoko, husband of actress Regina Daniels, who paid tributes to Harding on his Instagram page on Friday, said he missed the trip because of national assignment.

He wrote: “I have lost a very dear friend and business partner. Captain Hermish Harding.

“We both went on a very dangerous expedition to the Southpole Antarctica few years back.

“He was a gulf stream pilot who flew across the world in a record-breaking expedition by Guinness world record for circumnavigation of the earth some years ago.

“He descended into the Mariana.

“He also invited me on his space shuttle last year and this very Titan ill-fated adventure but I was tied down with national duties.

“Above all, he was a partner on the various researches into eradication of malaria in Africa project.

“He was very enthusiastic about it and always gave his support at every given opportunity.

“His last message to me was this last Sunday when he told me they were ready to dive to the Titanic if the weather permits.

“He loved adventure and challenges.

“My heart bleeds for his dear wife and kids who have become family friends over the years.

“We will surely miss his wealth of experience.”

Others on the submarine, which was operated by a United States of America-based company, OceanGate Expeditions, were the company’s Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Stockton Rush, who was piloting the Titan; 58-year-old Harding, a British billionaire and explorer; Pakistani-born businessman, Shahzada Dawood, 48, and his 19-year-old son, Suleman, who are both British citizens; and French oceanographer and renowned Titanic expert Paul-Henri Nargeolet, 77, who had visited the Titanic wreck dozens of times.

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JUST IN: Education Minister Reverses 18-Year Age Limit For Admission

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However, Alausa made it clear that there would be no reversal of the Federal Government’s decision to invalidate over 22,700 degree certificates acquired by Nigerians from unrecognized universities in neighboring Togo and the Benin Republic.

Speaking at his inaugural ministerial press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, Alausa emphasized that practical education is key to tackling Nigeria’s unemployment crisis. He stated that tertiary institutions must stop producing graduates without ensuring job opportunities for them.

The minister also revealed plans for the federal government to partner with private sector players to provide training opportunities for students and help them realize their full potential.

Additionally, Alausa announced that universities focused on agriculture would be empowered to implement commercial farming practices as part of efforts to address the country’s food security challenges.

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JUST IN: 114 Released #EndBadGovernance Protesters Arrive Presidential Villa

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The protesters, initially arraigned by the Police Force, were released following a court ruling by Justice Obiora Egwatu.

The case was dismissed at the request of the Attorney General of the Federation (“AGF”), Lateef Fagbemi.

Vice President Kashim Shettima, representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is set to officially receive the released protesters.

They are then handed over to their respective Governors, specifically Uba Sani of Kaduna and Abba Yusuf of Kano.

Ministers present at the State House Auditorium in Abuja for the reception include: Tunji Alausa (“Minister of Education”); Nentawe Yilwatda (“Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction”); Balarabe Lawal (“Minister of Environment”) and Tanko Sununu (“Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction”).

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