President Goodluck Jonathan has
ordered a thorough investigation into the Associated Airline plane crash by all
relevant agencies with a view to determining the cause and taking further
actions, as may become necessary.
In a statement Thrsday, the Special
Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Dr Reuben Abati quoted the
President as saying “the President views the plane crash as most unfortunate
and regrettable, given the concerted efforts of the Federal Government to enhance
aviation safety in the country.
The statement reads: “President
Goodluck Jonathan has received with great shock and sadness, news of the tragic
airplane crash in Lagos earlier today.
“On behalf of himself, his family
and the Federal Government, President Jonathan extends condolences to all
families who lost members in the plane crash, and the government and people of
Ondo State who have been plunged into sorrow yet again while preparing to lay
their former governor to rest.
“The President feels and shares the
grief and pain of the Agagu family as they grapple with the further loss of
beloved relatives and associates so soon after losing their husband, father and
mentor.
“He prays that God Almighty will
comfort the Agagu family, as well as their relatives and friends, and grant
them the divine grace they will undoubtedly require to overcome the trauma of
this most trying time.
“President Jonathan views the plane
crash as most unfortunate and regrettable, given the concerted efforts of the
Federal Government to enhance aviation safety in the country.
“He has therefore ordered a thorough
investigation of the crash by all relevant agencies with a view to determining
the cause and taking further actions, as may become necessary” it concluded.
Source: 247News
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