The Executive Chairman, Amuwo-Odofin Local Government, Engr. Dr Valentine Buraimoh in the company of his Vice-Chairman, Hon. Olusegun Idris was received by Commander A. O. Aliyu of the Nigeria Navy Reference Hospital, Navy Town Satellite Lagos to commensurate with the Abule-Ado explosion victims under their care.
Before proceeding to see the victims, the Commander revealed to the Mayor that the conditions of the seven patients still under admission is considered to be stable and responding to treatment. He also made a request that the government should kindly facilitate the rehabilitation of the road that leads to the hospital to allow easy access for patients.
The Mayor thanked the management of the hospital for the spirited role played to victims involved in the Abule-Ado explosion saga. “We salute your commitment to saving lives” the Mayor explained.
While visiting the victims on admission, a touching event moved the Mayor to tears, when one of the victims disclosed that he was well acquainted with the Mayor, in his words, he said
“I know you, sir, you were a special guest on Invitation by Veleta Wine at our court engagement ceremony at the council secretariat”.
Before leaving the victims, the Mayor pledged an undisclosed financial assistant to meet basic needs as the victims recuperate speedily