Weekly Report
Transportation Accident
Lagos : No fewer than eight persons have been injured and one was reported dead in a head-on collision between two buses on the Third Mainland Bridge, near the Ilaje area of Lagos State on Monday.
Advisory : Improving road safety regulations and ensuring strict compliance with traffic laws are critical. Regular checks on vehicle roadworthiness and driver fitness could prevent such accidents
🗣🙅 Labour Disputes
Federal Capital Territory : The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) strongly condemned the dismissal of over 200 of its members, describing the move as a blatant act of victimisation against academics who participated in recent strikes.
Advisory : It is important for educational institutions and government bodies to engage in constructive dialogue with union representatives to resolve issues promptly. Addressing the grievances regarding salary payments can help avert prolonged disruptions in academic activities.
⚠️ Civil Disturbance
Lagos : The Youth Rights Campaign (YRC) has condemned the recent hike in feeding fees at Lagos Model Colleges from N35,000 to N100,000.
Advisory : Enhancing communication between government officials and the public is crucial. Organizing forums where citizens can express their concerns and receive direct responses from their leaders may help alleviate tensions and provide clarity on steps being taken to address economic issues.
☠ Epidemic
Adamawa : A cholera outbreak in the Yola-North Local Government Area of Adamawa State claims four lives and led to 36 hospitalisations.
Advisory : Immediate medical intervention and disease surveillance are necessary. Health authorities should conduct a rapid assessment to identify the disease and contain the outbreak.
🗡 Homicide
Anambra : Some yet-to-be-identified assailants on Monday attacked the Umunze Police Station in Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State.
Advisory : Immediate and thorough investigation is required to bring the perpetrators to justice. Enhancing community safety measures and local police presence can help deter such violent acts.
The Risk Control Team