LAGOS TRAIN ACCIDENT: IHRC Commiserates with LASG, families of Victims
The Ambassador at Large and Head of Diplomatic Mission to the International Human Rights Commission Nigeria, Ambassador Dr. Duru Hezekiah, has commiserated with the Lagos State Government (LASG) over the death of six people and others who were injured during the accident that occurred when their bus collided with a commercial train in the early hours of Thursday, March 9, 2023, along the PWD-Oshodi expressway.
Dr. Duru in a commiseration message on Sunday, 12, 2023 through his Head of Media Mr. Fidelis Onakpoma said, “ I commiserate with the Lagos State Government and families of the victims of the bus/train accident that occurred between a bus belonging to Lagos State Government and an intra-city train in the early hours of Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Shogunle Area of Lagos State”.
According to him, the six victims and others who sustained injury were majorly public servants with the Lagos State Government. “My condolences go to the government and the people of Lagos State and the families of those whose lives were lost. I also wish those injured a quick recovery”.
While commending the timely intervention and efforts of the Lagos State Government in reducing casualties, Duru urged better management and control of the railway authority’s level crossing to avert a similar disaster in the future.
“May God’s mercy and protection be upon the good people of Lagos State and Nigeria in general”.
