By Idowu Addison
The leadership of the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO), Lagos State Branch, has expressed deep sorrow over a fatal accident involving a truck belonging to one of its prominent members along the Coastal Road in the early hours of today.
The tragic incident claimed the life of the truck’s motor boy, Mallam Nasirudeen.
In a statement by Alhaji Kayode Odunowo
Chairman NARTO Lagos State, the group extended its heartfelt condolences to the truck owner, who suffered a significant financial loss following the unfortunate incident, praying that Almighty Allah would compensate him for his loss manifold.
The association also commiserated with the family of the deceased, describing the loss as painful and extending its thoughts and prayers to them during this difficult period.
NARTO Lagos prayed that Almighty Allah, in His infinite mercy, accepts the soul of the deceased, illuminates his grave, overlooks his shortcomings, forgives his transgressions, makes the questioning in the grave easy for him, and grants him Al-Jannah Firdaus.
The association further prayed for strength and comfort for the bereaved family, asking Almighty Allah to grant them the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
“We wish to express our profound gratitude to our great Taskforce, Rescue, and Special Duty teams for their prompt response and selfless service at the scene of the incident.
“We also acknowledge and appreciate the vital support received from the Officers of Ilase Police Station and the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) under the leadership of Commander Ayobami Hakeem Ayodele.
“Furthermore, we vehemently appreciate the maximum support received from Hitech Construction Company Limited, as well as the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). We are also deeply grateful to the entire NARTO family in Lagos State for staying together and demonstrating unity during this difficult moment. We pray that we will not experience such a tragedy again.
“In light of this unfortunate event, we call on all NARTO members to take safety practices very seriously. We appeal to all drivers to maintain minimum safety standards, as this is the only way to protect lives and properties on our roads.
“We call on all road users to uphold maximum orderliness while on the wheel and avoid any form of reckless driving capable of taking life and destruction of properties.” He added
