The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT
Council, has expressed sadness over the death of Mr. James Momoh of
Abuja based Pilot Newspapers.
Momoh was knocked down by the convoy of the
Minister of Petroleum, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, along Nicon
Junction, Maitama, late Wednesday evening on his way from work. click to read more
Reports indicated that Momoh was taken to
the NNPC hospital where he later gave up the ghost after the incident.
This is sad, in fact there are a lot of things
going on in this country. It’s just sad…
In a statement by the Chairman of Council,
Comrade Chuks Ehirim, described the death of Momoh, a production staff
with the newspaper, as avoidable and unfortunate.
According to Ehirim, the tragic death of
Momoh brings to fore the recklessness of government convoys and their
absolute disregard for traffic rules and other road users.
The NUJ FCT chairman lamented that the
minister has not demonstrated any concern and human feeling for the
deceased by reaching out to his relatives. He said she was rather more
bothered about protecting her image.
Ehirim warned that the union will not fold
its arms and watch government officials treat human lives with levity
and called for proper investigation into the matter as well as proper
compensation for the bereaved family.
Source:PM News
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