Ekiti gov visits crash victims, bemoans fatal accident
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of a life in a tragic accident involving a state-owned luxury bus and a truck.
The accident, which occurred on Wednesday, claimed the life of the driver of the government bus that was conveying civil servants, while four other passengers sustained varying degrees of injuries when the truck rammed into the vehicle.
Visiting the injured victims at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH) in Ado Ekiti on Thursday, Oyebanji, represented by his deputy, Mrs. Monisade Afuye, extended his sympathies and assured them of the government’s commitment to their recovery.
“I want to thank the medical personnel for their quick intervention. You know the welfare and safety of Ekiti people are vital and paramount.
“Please take good care of the injured so that they can reunite with their family members within the shortest possible time,” the governor said.
He lamented the loss of life, describing the incident as painful.
“We are not happy that we lost a life during the accident and that some people who were going about their normal duties sustained injuries. It was one incident that really pained us as a government,” Oyebanji stated.
The governor warned truck drivers operating in the state to desist from reckless driving, emphasizing that his administration would not tolerate any form of negligence that could endanger lives.
“The safety of our people is paramount to us, and under this context, we appeal to road users, particularly drivers of articulated vehicles and trucks, to shun reckless driving that can cause unwarranted loss of lives,” he warned.
Oyebanji also directed the Chief Medical Director of EKSUTH, Prof. Kayode Olabanji, to ensure that the victims receive the best possible treatment to facilitate their recovery.
Speaking during the visit, the Commissioner for Information, Taiwo Olatunbosun, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to the safety and welfare of Ekiti residents.
“The governor’s visit further amplifies his passion for the well-being of our people. The government of Ekiti State really sympathizes with the victims.
“We are really pained that this happened, but we are doing everything to manage the situation. The lives of Ekiti populace are precious to this government,” Olatunbosun said.
He further urged motorists to exercise caution and patience while driving, stating that such accidents could be avoided with proper road discipline. “This terrible carnage would have been averted if drivers took precautions,” he added.
EKSUTH’s Chief Medical Director, Prof. Olabanji, commended his team for their swift response, which he said helped reduce the number of casualties.
“Our team swung into action immediately the injured persons were brought in, and this played a crucial role in preventing more fatalities,” he noted.
Olabanji reassured the public of the hospital’s commitment to providing quality healthcare.
“Here at EKSUTH, which is a government hospital, what we value is safety, and we will continue to do that,” he stated.
