The President of the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), Chief Emeka Obegolu, SAN, has expressed deep sorrow over the military aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State, which claimed the lives of military personnel, family members and crew.
Obegolu, in a condolence message issued on Tuesday, commiserated with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Chief of Defence Staff, the Chief of Naval Staff, the Nigerian Armed Forces, the bereaved families and Nigerians over the tragic incident.
He described the crash as a painful loss to the nation, noting that the death of military personnel and their family members had further compounded the grief arising from the incident.
The ACCI President extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased, particularly the loved ones of the military personnel who lost their lives in the crash.
He prayed to God to grant the bereaved families the strength and fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
Obegolu also commended relevant authorities and emergency responders for their efforts following the crash, while calling for a thorough investigation to determine the circumstances and cause of the incident.
He said the outcome of the investigation would be important in identifying measures to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
The ACCI President urged Nigerians to continue to keep the bereaved families, the Armed Forces and the entire country in their prayers at the difficult moment.
He said the loss was a solemn reminder of the sacrifices made by members of Nigeria’s security forces and their families in the service of the nation.
