ABUJA, Federal Republic of Nigeria. The Federal Government has ordered full investigation into the cause of the auto crash, on Sunday, that claimed the lives of the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, James Ocholi, his wife and a son, on Kaduna/Abuja Expressway.
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has however, disclosed that preliminary investigation into the incident indicated that the crash was due to tyre burst, which led to loss of control and somersaulting of the vehicle.
Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr Boboye Oyeyemi, had accordingly ordered a full scale investigation into the crash, to be carried out by FRSC Accident Investigation Team.
Oyeyemi, equally commiserated with President Muhamadu Buhari, members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) and the immediate family of Ocholi
Head, Media Relations and Strategy, Mr Bisi Kazeem, in a statement on Monday, said the Corps Marshal addressed a section of members of the press on Monday, in the aftermath of the crash involving the minister.
Oyeyemi noted that the death of the minister in the crash was a tragic incident that challenged FRSC to step up its campaigns against carnage, saying he was personally touched.
He said he would work with relevant stakeholders to develop appropriate strategies that could address future occurrence.
He confirmed that three lives were lost in the incident. While the minister and his son died instantly, the wife later died at the Doka Hospital near Kaduna.
The Corps Marshal disclosed that as soon as the crash occurred, FRSC rescue teams were mobilised from the Ambulance Point and Unit Command, at Doka and Kateri respectively, to the scene where they carried out the rescue activities.
He said the corpses were conveyed to the National Hospital, Abuja, by the personnel of FRSC, where they were deposited.
“I have already ordered a full scale investigation into the causes of the crash to determine what led to the ghastly crash in order to prevent future occurrence,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Corps Marshal has disclosed that with the unfortunate incident, FRSC is more determined to work with the executive and members of the National Assembly, as well as other relevant stakeholders, to workout appropriate modalities for ensuring crash-free roads, saying training and retraining of government drivers is part of the immediate measures being taken by the FRSC to avert convoy crashes in the country.
…His death a colossal loss — Senator Orji
Senator Theodore Orji, representing Abia North senatorial district in the senate,, has regretted the death of the Minister of State for Labour and Productivity, Mr James Ocholi, his wife and son, in a motor accident on Kaduna/Abuja Expressway, on Sunday.
Senator Orji said the nation had lost not only a perfect gentleman and a leader but also a woman of virtue and a sound tomorrow’s leader.
Describing Ocholi’s death as a colossal loss, Orji said, “We will miss him because he was not only a role model but a nation builder, a nationalist and a selfless politician, may his soul rest in perfect peace. His death came at a time the nation needs his contribution.”
…It’s great loss to Nigeria — Dakuku Peterside
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), inthe 2015 general election, in Rivers State, Dr Dakuku Peterside, has described the death of the Minister of State for Labour and Productivity, Chief James Ocholi, as a great loss to the country
“Nigeria has lost a patriot and statesman. Mr Ocholi, evidently, was a rare politician, who was passionate about service to humanity. He brought into politics, his piercing intellect, fear of God, humour and conciliatory disposition and always working for the common good. His death has depleted further, the ranks of progressive politicians.
“I am also aware that at the Nigerian Bar, where he distinguished himself as a knowledgeable lawyer, he was a role model and advocate of best practices.”
Credit: Tribune (Nigeria)
