Governor Alex Otti Mourns 15 Traders Killed in Fatal Road Crash, Orders Urgent Relief for Survivors!
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Governor Alex Otti Mourns 15 Traders Killed in Fatal Road Crash, Orders Urgent Relief for Survivors!
Reported by Mustapha Labake Omowumi (Journalist)| Sele Media Africa
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has expressed deep sorrow following a devastating road accident that claimed the lives of 15 traders, pledging immediate government support for survivors and bereaved families.
In a statement issued by the Abia State Government, Otti described the incident as “heartbreaking and deeply unfortunate,” extending condolences to the victims’ families and the trading community affected by the tragedy. The governor emphasized the administration’s commitment to providing urgent medical, financial, and psychosocial assistance to those impacted.
Government Response and Support Measures
Otti directed relevant state agencies to swiftly identify survivors and families of the deceased to ensure prompt intervention. According to the government, emergency support packages including medical care for the injured and relief assistance for grieving families are already being coordinated.
The governor also reiterated the need for stricter road safety compliance, calling on transport operators and motorists to adhere to traffic regulations to prevent avoidable loss of life.
Renewed Focus on Road Safety
The fatal crash has once again spotlighted persistent road safety challenges across Nigeria’s highways. Stakeholders in the transport sector have repeatedly urged stronger enforcement, improved vehicle roadworthiness checks, and enhanced driver education to curb recurring accidents involving commercial traders.
Otti assured residents that his administration would continue collaborating with road safety authorities and transport unions to strengthen preventive measures across major routes in Abia State.
Community Grief and Wider Reactions
Local traders’ associations and community leaders have also mourned the victims, describing the loss as a severe economic and emotional blow to families who depended on the deceased for their livelihoods.
The state government urged the public to remain calm while investigations into the cause of the crash continue.
Sources: Channels Television, The Punch, Vanguard Nigeria
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