On Wednesday, a shipping logistics firm owned by France-based Nigerian entrepreneur Harrison Olaniyi Alonge successfully pulled three men from the rough waters of the Atlantic Ocean following a vessel accident at an offshore oil installation in Rivers State.
The survivors, whose full names were not immediately disclosed, were identified simply as James, Friday, and Victor.
How did the rescue operation unfold?
According to an official statement released by Olawale Ezekiel, the public relations officer for the maritime company, the marine incident tragically claimed the lives of some other workers. However, prompt intervention by the logistics outfit ensured the survival of James, Friday, and Victor.
Ezekiel disclosed that the organization did not only coordinate the rescue mission but also covered all financial costs and associated expenses resulting from the emergency response.
This event marks the second occasion the shipping company has stepped in to save Nigerian lives from maritime perils in the Atlantic waters, highlighting ongoing safety concerns within the nation's offshore oil and gas sector.
Who is the founder of the maritime firm?
The entrepreneur behind the rescue operations, Alonge, originates from Ikere- Ekiti in Ekiti State. Beyond his commercial shipping ventures, he also manages a philanthropic initiative known as the Harrison Niyi Alonge Care Foundation.