Ned Nwoko, a prominent Nigerian politician and successful entrepreneur, has revealed that he declined an invitation to participate in the OceanGate submersible expedition due to his national responsibilities.
During a period of mourning for the untimely death of his friend, Hamish Harding, a British business magnate who tragically lost his life while undertaking a voyage to explore the remains of the Titanic, Ned Nwoko shared this revelation.
Earlier reports indicated that Hamish and four others had been declared deceased following the disappearance of the Titan submarine they were aboard from the radar.
The submersible’s implosion resulted in the tragic loss of all individuals on board.
Expressing his response to the devastating news, Ned Nwoko, a 62-year-old billionaire who was recently sworn in as a Senator representing the Delta North senatorial district, disclosed that he had received an invitation for the Titan expedition but was unable to accept it due to his preexisting commitments within Nigeria.
Taking to his Instagram page, the respected businessman shared cherished photographs capturing moments he had spent with Hamish and conveyed the following message:
“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.”
See his post below:
