Community
TESCOM Intervenes in Care for Accident Victim Transferred to LASUTH
Hon. (Dr.) Segun Agbaje, Commissioner III of the Lagos State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) representing Epe, has reaffirmed the commission’s dedication to the welfare of teachers following a tragic accident on the Epe-Ijebu Ode Expressway.
Ekohotblog reports that the accident, which claimed the life of Mr. Adeyeye A.A., a teacher at Pobuna Junior Secondary School, and left 16 others injured, occurred as teachers were returning from a verification exercise in Alausa, Ikeja.
EDITOR’S PICKS
- PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant Following Ibori-Suenu’s Defection to APC
- Retired Principals Call for Recognition and Better Welfare from Government
- BREAKING: IGP Egbetokun Orders Major Shake-Up, Deploys New AIG to Lagos FCID Annex
Among the injured, one teacher experiencing internal bleeding was transferred to the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), raising concerns across the teaching community.
In an interview with Epe Lawa, Hon. Agbaje revealed that TESCOM has assumed full responsibility for the
medical care of all injured teachers, particularly the one hospitalized at LASUTH.>
“We understand the gravity of this situation, and TESCOM has been actively involved from the onset. For the teacher transferred to LASUTH, all medical expenses are being covered to guarantee proper treatment and recovery,” Hon. Agbaje stated.
He urged teachers to remain calm and avoid protests, assuring them that TESCOM is working diligently to address the incident.>
“We are fully committed to addressing this unfortunate incident. I implore our teachers to remain calm and trust that TESCOM is doing everything possible to support them during this difficult time,” he added.
Hon. Agbaje extended his condolences to the family of the late Mr. Adeyeye and expressed solidarity with the injured victims and their families.>
“This is a painful moment for us all. We deeply mourn the loss of Mr. Adeyeye and are doing our best to ensure the injured receive the best care. Our thoughts and prayers remain with their families,” he said.
FURTHER READING
- Ensure Available Of Naira Notes Nationwide -Shettima Tasks Banks
- Alleged Mass Killings: NHRC Seeks Justice For Victims
- Federal Government Allocates N700bn for Free Meter Distribution
Teachers in Epe have commended TESCOM’s swift response, with many calling for enhanced safety measures during official assignments.
Mrs. Olubukola, a teacher from Eredo, remarked, “We appreciate TESCOM’s efforts, especially Hon. Agbaje’s intervention. However, we hope this tragedy leads to more proactive steps to ensure the safety of teachers while on duty.”
Click here to watch our video of the week:
Advertise or Publish a Story on EkoHot Blog:
Kindly contact us at [email protected]. Breaking stories should be sent to the above email and substantiated with pictorial evidence.
Citizen journalists will receive a token as data incentive.
Call or Whatsapp: 0803 561 7233, 0703 414 5611
