PRESIDENT TINUBU MOURNS NAF PERSONNEL IN ONDO JET CRASH, ORDERS THOROUGH INVESTIGATION OF THE MISHAP. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.
STATEHOUSE PRESS STATEMENT PRESIDENT TINUBU MOURNS NAF PERSONNEL IN ONDO JET CRASH, ORDERS THOROUGH INVESTIGATION OF THE MISHAP President Bola Tinubu has expressed profound sadness over the crash on Monday morning of a Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 jet near a naval base in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State. The aircraft was on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos when the accident occurred. The President extends his deepest condolences to the family of the 25 passengers and seven crew members involved, the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, and all officers, airmen and airwomen of the Nigerian Air Force. "This is a painful moment for our Armed Forces and for the entire nation. Our Air Force personnel put their lives on the line every day to secure Nigeria. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten." “The Chief of Air Staff has briefed me, and I have directed the Nigerian Air Force to immediately commence a thorough investigation in...
Lagos State Governor,Mr Akinwunmi Ambode has approved donation of N5million Naira to the family of Late Adamu Slisu Dangwari,a petroleum tanker driver who lost his life in the unfortunate incident involving personnel of Lagos State Traffic Management Authority {LASTMA} while on duty at Rainbow Bus Stop,Mile 2 in Lagos early this year.Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation,Prince Olanrewaju Elegushi,who made the donation on behalf of the State government to the Ptroleum Drivers Association State Chairman,Mr. Tayo Abejoye,said the amount was to mitigate the effects of the painful loss of Dangwari on the family and assured that the case was still being investigated by the law enforcement agencies.Prince Elegushi commended leadership of the Petroleum Tanker Drivers Association and its parent body,NUPENG for their intervention and maturity during discussions that led to a resolution of issues that arose from Dangwari's death.He urged the union to engage their members on the importance of compliance with traffic laws,rules and regulations to avoid road hazards.Abejoye lauded the State Government's gesture towards the family of the deceased and gave assurance that the union and its members would on their part continue to support the State in achieving its policies and programmes as regards the transportation sector.
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