In recent events, Ned Nwoko, a well-known politician, businessman, and the spouse of actress Regina Daniels, narrowly avoided a life-threatening incident at sea.

The billionaire recently shared that he declined an offer to join the OceanGate submersible mission due to his commitments to his country.

During a period of mourning for his friend, Hamish Harding, a British business magnate who tragically lost his life while embarking on an expedition to inspect the wreckage of the Titanic, Ned Nwoko made this revelation.

Earlier reports indicate that Hamish and four other individuals were declared deceased when the Titan submarine they were aboard vanished from radar.

Regrettably, all passengers on the submersible met a tragic fate due to an explosion.

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.

On his Instagram page, the esteemed businessman posted precious photographs that captured the moments he had shared with Hamish. Alongside the pictures, he 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.”