Senate President David Mark lamented the double plane crash involving Nigeria cargo plane in Accra, Ghana and Dana Airline in Lagos, Nigeria.
Mark, in a statement by his media aide, Kola Ologbondiyan in Abuja, said: “I feel so sad and heartbroken hearing the news of this ugly incident.
“It is quite unfortunate and disheartening. We mourn the loss of lives and prayed God to put a stop to every form of evil in our land.”
“The Senate will definitely investigate the cause of this ugly incident to checkmate any future occurrence.”
Speaker of the House of Representatives Aminu Tambuwal said he received the news with shock and sadness.
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs, Malam Imam Imam, Tambuwal condoled with the families of the victims and prayed to God to grant them eternal rest.
He said the unfortunate incidence came at a time Nigeria made giant strides in the area of aviation safety.
According to him, this is a one off incidence that should not deter Nigerians from travelling by air.
Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola (SAN) condoled with the families of victims.
Fashola, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr. Hakeem Bello, expressed shock at the incident.
The governor said: "It is unfortunate that your expectations to welcome and embrace your loved ones after their journey could be cut short so abruptly and in such unexpected manner. There is no gainsaying the experience could be traumatic."
Osun State Governor Rauf Aresgbesola described the crash as another sad day in the history of the country's aviation.
Aregbesola, in a statement, said the crash coming barely after another cargo plane from Nigeria crashed in Ghana called for serious concern.
The governor, while commiserating with the entire Nigerians, said the tragedy called for a serious overhaul of the aviation sector.
He said: "It is another sad day in the history of Nigeria's aviation sector. The crash in the Iju area of Lagos today should remind us of the urgent need for a total overhaul of that sector.
"Our hearts go out to the families of those who have died in this crash. May the Almighty God give them the strength to bear these irreparable losses."
Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole described the crash as a great loss to the nation.
In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Peter Okhiria, the governor said: “I wish to convey the deepest condolence of the people and Government of Edo State as well as my personal commiseration to the families of the victims. The death of the victims is not only a sad loss to their families but also a great loss to the nation.”
The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, in a statement, said: “The entire members of our Party share in the grief, the pain and the anguish of the families of those who have lost their loved ones, their confidants, their sisters and brothers; their fathers and mothers; breadwinners and employers; and all those who are affected by this national calamity.”
Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu expressed shock over the crash.
He said: “We must therefore work together as a nation to get to the root of the mishap, strengthen air safety, and arrest any form of relapse in this critical sector.”
| Posted: at | |
TRENDING GISTS 
Arrest Tompolo Now! Nigerian Doctor Dares EFCC To Go After Niger Delta Militant Leader, Tompolo
Expect Davido Someday As Governor Of Osun – Formere Senator Ben Murray-Bruce Declares
Panic In Abuja As Pastor Shoots Two Immigration Officers After Being Mistaken Them For Robbers
Retired Teacher, Mallam Kabiru Killed, Wife Abducted As Bandits Invade Zamfara School Quarters
Army Busts Gunrunning Syndicate in Plateau, Two Arrested With AK-47 (Photos)
Ringside Rumble? Fans Hype Possible Boxing Showdown Between Small Doctor And Portable
16-Year-Old Maths Wizard, Olamide Aderibigbe Scores 336 Overall In UTME; Scores 98 in Maths