Ambode donates N5 million to family of dead tanker driver

News Express |26th Aug 2016 | 2,511

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has approved donation of N5 million to the family of Late Adamu Slisu Dangwari, a petroleum tanker driver who lost his life in an 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 Petroleum 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.