President Muhammadu Buhari, Friday, has expressed sadness and grief over the death of 19 passengers who perished in Thursday’s tragic road accident that occurred on the Kano/Zaria Road.
A statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, quoted the President as saying: “I’m devastated and saddened by this unfortunate tragedy that claimed the lives of passengers who happily left their homes without any idea that it was going to be their last day on earth.”
According to the President, “the frequency of road accidents is particularly worrisome and it calls for greater reflection on the importance of safety standards.”
Buhari further lamented: “I understand that the accident was blamed on over-speeding and this account worries me deeply. Our drivers should take safety regulations seriously; they have the responsibility to protect their passengers. It’s unfortunate that ours is a country where, despite regular public enlightenment programmes by road safety officials, our recalcitrant drivers treat the issue with indifference.”
He added that, “adherence to safety standards and regulations can go a long way to protect lives.”
President Buhari, the statement concluded, also extended his condolences to the Government and people of Kano State, particularly families of those who perished in the tragic road crash.
