Hon Olamijuwonlo Ayodeji Alao Akala Condoles With Oyo – Ogbomoso Accident Victims
... Pledges to always think of ways to better serve his constituents and Nigerians, implores relevant authorities to implement preventive measures to such tragic acts.
Hon Olamijuwonlo Ayodeji Alao Akala Condoles With Oyo – Ogbomoso Accident Victims
… Pledges to always think of ways to better serve his constituents and Nigerians, implores relevant authorities to implement preventive measures to such tragic acts.
Having been a constant user of the Oyo-Ogbomoso expressway and knowing how frequently accidents occur on that road, Hon Olamijuwonlo Ayodeji Alao Akala, took it as his priority upon resumption to office as the Lawmaker representing Ogbomoso North, Ogbomoso South and Oriire Federal Constituency in the 10th Assembly, to present a bill to this effect, ” Provision of First Responder Services To The Victims Of Road Accidents On Our Federal Highways’. This bill seeks to provide first aid services to accident victims and improve their chances of survival.
Just two weeks ago, the Chairman House Committee On Youths In Parliament, Hon Alao Akala, wrote to the Hon Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi to include the rehabilitation of some parts of the old Oyo – Ogbomoso roads that needed very urgent intervention and also speed up work on the ongoing construction of the Oyo-Ogbomoso highway in the 2024 projected works of the ministry under his watch.
Above were some of the words from Hon Olamijuwonlo Ayodeji Alao Akala in his heartfelt condolences message to the families of those who lost their lives in the tragic road accident that occurred on Oyo-Ogbomoso highway yesterday, Sunday 14th April, 2024.
The Deputy Chairman, House Adhoc Committee On Internal Security, made this known to journalists in his Press Statement through his Media Office.
According to the Member, House Committee On Works,
‘ I extend my deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims of the tragic road accident that occurred along the Oyo-Ogbomoso highway yesterday, resulting in the loss of lives and properties.
This heartbreaking incident serves as a profound reminder of the pressing need for enhanced safety measures on our roads, especially on the highways.
I have made concerted efforts towards the urgent rehabilitation of the Oyo-Ogbomoso highway. Just two weeks ago, I wrote a letter to the Honorable Minister for Works, Engr. David Umahi appealing that the Honorable Minister includes the rehabilitation of this road, alongside other roads along Oyo-Ogbomoso highway that require emergent attention in the 2024 projects.
By constantly thinking of ways to better serve my Constituents and Nigerians at large, I have also moved a Motion and presented a Bill on the provision of First Responder Services to the victims of road accidents on our Federal Highways, in hopes that this will provide first aid services to accident victims and improve their chances of survival”.
He concluded by praying to God to uphold the families of the deceased in this grief moments and also pleaded on relevant authorities to implement preventive to prevent future occurrence.
“As we mourn the lives lost in this tragedy, I urge relevant authorities to conduct comprehensive investigation into the cause of the accident and to implement preventive measures to avert such unfortunate occurrences in the future”.
