President Goodluck Jonathan said he received with great shock and sadness the news of the tragic airplane crash in Lagos State on Thursday.
On behalf of himself, his family and the Federal Government, President Jonathan extended condolences to all families who lost members in the plane crash and the government and people of Ondo State who have been plunged into sorrow yet again while preparing to lay their former Governor, Dr. Olusegun Agagu, to rest.
The statement, by Dr. Reuben Abati, reads: “The President feels and shares the grief and pain of the Agagu family as they grapple with the further loss of beloved relatives and associates so soon after losing their husband, father and mentor.
“He prays that God Almighty will comfort the Agagu family, as well as their relatives and friends, and grant them the divine grace they will undoubtedly require to overcome the trauma of this most trying time.
“President Jonathan views the plane crash as most unfortunate and regrettable, given the concerted efforts of the Federal Government to enhance aviation safety in the country.
“He has therefore ordered a thorough investigation of the crash by all relevant agencies with a view to determining the cause and taking further actions, as may become necessary.”
“This is more than double tragedy. It is sad. It is disheartening. This is death too cruel,” the President of the Senate, Senator David Mark, said on Thursday as he mourned the death of the ill-fated Associated Airline passengers in Lagos.
Mark added: “This is one tragedy that a man is tempted to question the essence of human existence. But as ordinary mortals , we lack the locus standing to question our creator. In all circumstances, we give thanks to the Almighty. May God’s wish be done.”
Mark said the Senate shares in the pain and indeed grieves over the unfortunate incident.
“He prayed that God gives the nation, especially the immediate families of the deceased the fortitude to bear this painful loss, just as he prayed that the souls of the departed rest in peace.
On behalf of himself, his family and the Federal Government, President Jonathan extended condolences to all families who lost members in the plane crash and the government and people of Ondo State who have been plunged into sorrow yet again while preparing to lay their former Governor, Dr. Olusegun Agagu, to rest.
The statement, by Dr. Reuben Abati, reads: “The President feels and shares the grief and pain of the Agagu family as they grapple with the further loss of beloved relatives and associates so soon after losing their husband, father and mentor.
“He prays that God Almighty will comfort the Agagu family, as well as their relatives and friends, and grant them the divine grace they will undoubtedly require to overcome the trauma of this most trying time.
“President Jonathan views the plane crash as most unfortunate and regrettable, given the concerted efforts of the Federal Government to enhance aviation safety in the country.
“He has therefore ordered a thorough investigation of the crash by all relevant agencies with a view to determining the cause and taking further actions, as may become necessary.”
“This is more than double tragedy. It is sad. It is disheartening. This is death too cruel,” the President of the Senate, Senator David Mark, said on Thursday as he mourned the death of the ill-fated Associated Airline passengers in Lagos.
Mark added: “This is one tragedy that a man is tempted to question the essence of human existence. But as ordinary mortals , we lack the locus standing to question our creator. In all circumstances, we give thanks to the Almighty. May God’s wish be done.”
Mark said the Senate shares in the pain and indeed grieves over the unfortunate incident.
“He prayed that God gives the nation, especially the immediate families of the deceased the fortitude to bear this painful loss, just as he prayed that the souls of the departed rest in peace.
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