The Dangote Group has responded to the public outcry over an accident involving one of its trucks and Ruth Otabor, the sister of BBNaija Season 7 winner Phyna.
The reality star, born Josephina Otabor, took to Instagram on Wednesday evening to reveal that the incident occurred near Auchi Polytechnic in Edo state.
Phyna said the accident left Ruth with one leg amputated and the other at risk, alongside head and hand injuries.
“Dear @aliko_dangotegcon @dangotegroup, from all that has happened you decided to rather tell the Nigerian police to remove the plate number on the truck that crushed my sister,” she wrote.
“Also one of your managers is going to the station tomorrow, what happened to seeing my sister first? If that truck and your driver should leave that station!
“Na money you get you no be God. But my God is bigger. Enough is enough, una don too show people but you see this? Ahhhh.”
Reacting in a statement on Thursday, Dangote Group disclosed that senior officials and their insurance team immediately visited the accident scene.
The conglomerate said they coordinated with law enforcement authorities and met with the victim’s family at Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital.
The statement emphasised the company’s commitment to supporting Otabor’s recovery, pledging “comprehensive medical care and appropriate compensation in line with Dangote Group’s welfare policy.”
Accompanying the statement was a photo showing company representatives meeting with Otabor’s husband at the medical facility.
The group also expressed their wishes for Otabor’s “full and speedy recovery”.
“Following the recent road accident in Auchi involving one of our trucks, which sadly resulted in injury to Mrs. Ruth Otabor, senior officials from Dangote Cement Pic, together with our Insurance team, promptly visited the scene, engaged with law enforcement authorities, and visited the victim and her family at Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, Edo State,” the statement reads.
“This action reflects our unwavering commitment to the well-being of those affected. We are ensuring full support for Mrs. Otabor, including comprehensive medical care and appropriate compensation, in line with Dangote Group’s welfare policy.
“Our thoughts remain with Mrs. Ruth Otabor and her loved ones, and we wish her a full and speedy recovery.”
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