Lagos state gov donates N5m to family of tanker driver who died early this year

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has
approved the donation of N5million 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 2nd Rainbow Bus
Stop, Mile 2 in Lagos early this year.
Special Adviser to the Governor on
Transportation, Olanrewaju Elegushi, who made
the donation on behalf of the State government
to the Petroleum Drivers’ Association State
Chairman, 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.