Lagos Govt Gives Update On Doctor Who Died In Elevator Accident

Lagos State Government said it has commenced investigation into the cause of death of Dr Vwaere Diaso, a Medical Officer undergoing housemanship at the Lagos State General Hospital, Odan, expressing shock over the sad occurrence, even as it commiserated with family of the deceased on the unfortunate loss of their daughter.

Diaso passed on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, as a result of the mechanical failure of an elevator at the General Hospital.

Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information and Strategy, Olumide Sogunle, disclosed this on Wednesday in a statement made available to newsmen, saying that the Inquiry comprises a team of officials from the Lagos State Ministry of Health, Lagos State Health Service Commission, Lagos State Safety Commission (LSSCOM) and certified Lift and Vertical Transportation Equipment experts.

The state government assured that it would ensure that anyone found negligent by the report of the inquiry would face appropriate sanctions.

“The Lagos State Government is shocked at the news of the death of Dr Vwaere Diaso, a Medical Officer undergoing housemanship at the Lagos State General Hospital, Odan. The sad event occurred on Tuesday, August 1, 2023.

“The State Government, especially management and staff of the Lagos State Ministry of Health, commiserate with the family of the deceased on the unfortunate loss of their daughter who passed on as a result of the mechanical failure of an elevator at the General Hospital, Odan, Lagos Island.

“An inquiry by a team of officials from the Lagos State Ministry of Health, Lagos State Health Service Commission, Lagos State Safety Commission and certified Lift and Vertical Transportation Equipment experts has commenced.

“The Lagos State Government will ensure that anyone found negligent by the report of the inquiry will face appropriate sanctions,” the statement read.

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