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Train-Bus Collision: Lagos Set To Compensate Victims

Jane OkoroBy Jane OkoroMarch 29, 20232 Mins Read
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LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The Lagos State Government has announced compensation for victims of the collision between a train and a bus conveying staff of the State.

In a statement on 28 March, the State committed to providing employment to one employable child of each of the dead victims of the accident and a concessionary scholarship to one of their biological children.

This is following the outcome of a nine-member committee set up by the state in the aftermath of the accident of 9 March submitted its report.

The statement reads: “Findings of the report showed that the accident had six fatalities from a total of 102 passengers involved, with 85 passengers on board the staff bus, while 17 were on the train.

“The committee as part of its recommendations advised: Death benefits from the Group Life Insurance for families of the deceased, provision of employment to one employable child of the deceased and a concessionary scholarship to one of the deceased’s biological children.

“Injured accident victims were also recommended in the report to be paid full insurance claims as compensation while any staff victim with a permanent disability is also to be compensated in line with the Group Life Insurance Policy of the state, among other benefits.”

The committee, which consists permanent secretaries from relevant ministries of the state public service, was set up to identify the families of the deceased and their dependents, as well as the injured officers, and to determine appropriate compensation packages for each affected family and staff of the state government.

A final decision on the committee’s recommendations will be taken by the state executive council and further directives communicated by the Head of Service, Mr Hakeem Muri-Okunola.

In the meantime, Oluwaseun Osibanjo, the driver of the staff bus involved in the collision, has been charged with manslaughter.

The State administration revealed that after Osibanjo would have his day in court once he is completely recovered.

Head of Service Lagos State Government Mr Hakeem Muri-Okunola
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