The Lagos State House of Assembly has initiated a probe into the tragic elevator accident that led to the untimely death of Dr. Vwaere Diaso, a medical doctor.
The incident occurred at the Lagos General Hospital, Odan, Lagos Island, where Dr. Diaso was trapped in the elevator for over 40 minutes, resulting in fatal injuries.
The House expressed its condolences to the family and friends of the deceased, as well as the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), and observed a one-minute silence in her honor.
Speaker Mudashiru Obasa appointed an 8-man committee, led by Deputy Speaker Hon. Mojisola Meranda, to investigate the accident thoroughly.
The main objective of the investigation is to ascertain the circumstances that led to the incident and to ensure the proper management and safety of lives in the future.
The committee has been given a timeframe of two weeks to present its findings to the House.
The Speaker also requested the presence of the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, the Chief Medical Director of the hospital, and staff involved in the incident to be summoned before the committee.
Furthermore, the NMA branch in Lagos Island has also been invited to provide relevant information related to the tragedy.
Speaker Obasa expressed his profound sadness over the loss of the young and promising medical doctor.
He acknowledged that no words could adequately console the grieving family and colleagues of Dr. Diaso. The Speaker also made an appeal to the NMA to end their strike, assuring that the government will address their concerns.
Halt to Demolitions in Kosofe Local Government Area
In a separate matter of urgent public importance, the House addressed the issue of house demolitions in the Kosofe Local Government Area of Lagos.
Hon. Sanni Okanlawon brought the matter to the attention of his colleagues, stating that some policemen had carried out demolitions in the area, going beyond the intended target of shanties and destroying many other buildings.
The House immediately ordered the State Environmental and Special Offences Enforcement Unit to cease all demolition activities in the Kosofe Local Government Area with immediate effect.
The decision came after learning that over 300 people had lost their homes, properties, and sources of livelihood due to the demolitions.
Speaker Obasa directed the Clerk to write a letter to CSA Jejeloye and the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of the Environment, instructing them to halt the demolitions.
Additionally, a five-man ad-hoc committee was formed to investigate the matter further.
The committee, comprising Hon. Nureni Akinsanya, Hon. Adewale Temitope, Hon. Sanni Okanlawon, Hon. Femi Saheed, and Hon. Aro Moshood, will be responsible for uncovering the circumstances surrounding the demolitions and ensuring accountability for any wrongful actions.