The Ogun State government said it has ordered a full investigation into the immediate and remote causes of the road accident that claimed 10 lives and left three others severely injured on Friday.

OSUNDAILY NG reports that a bus conveying 15 passengers plunged from the Omu bridge located at the Awa Ijebu axis of the expressway.

Reacting to the development, the Commissioner for Transportation, Olugbenga Dairo, on Monday expressed his condolences to families of the victims, describing the incident as a painful occurrence that could have been averted.

He said, “We are saddened by the tragic accident that occurred, our thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of the deceased during this very difficult time. No words can fully capture the sorrow of this moment.”

The commissioner assured that findings from the investigation would further guide safety policies and reforms, to prevent similar incidents in the future.

Dairo added that the state government, through relevant agencies, was working to enhance road signage, expand speed enforcement measures and promote responsible driving across Ogun State highways.

He reaffirmed the Abiodun-led administration’s commitment to the safety of lives on all state routes, adding that it would continue to collaborate with relevant authorities, including Police, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), public transport operators and unions to ensure compliance with road safety standards and prevent future occurrences.

Traditional drummers, supporters and family members on Monday throbgef the residence of a former governor of Oyo State, Senator Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja following his emergence as Olubadan designate.

Ladoja is the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, and next in line to ascend the Olubadan throne.

OSUNDAILY NG reports that many residents of the ancient city have been trouping to visit the r
Ladoja’s residence located at Ondo Street, old Bodija, Ibadan.

Our correspondent reports that this is coming few hours after the passage of the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin.

The news of the transition of the traditional ruler circulated in the early hours of Monday.

A source close to Ladoja, who disclosed that the former governor is not around, said the presence of the drummers and supporters at his residence was in line with traditional practices.

“Yes. Many people are here as you can see. But Baba is not around.

“It is the tradition that drummers and chanters will move to the residence of the person to ascend the throne immediately after the passage of the last occupant.”

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has appointed additional eleven Senior Special Assistants and one Special Assistant.

Also, the governor has approved the appointment of twenty seven liaison officers across all the twenty local governments in the state.

This was contained in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tokunbo Talabi, on Monday in Abeokuta, the state capital.

The Senior Special Assistants and the Special Assistant are:

1.Ayo Somide

2.Laide Okunola

3.Sulaimon Oduwole

4.Adewale Adesina

5.Hon. Ola Olufunmilayo

6.Tayo Mabeweje

7.Basibo Odoru

8.Hon. Kehinde Bello

9.Ikienomore Oladipupo Adedeji

10.Deluola Daniel Babatunde

11.Doregoes Aaron Oluwatobi

12.Rasheed Obanla(Special Assistant)

The Liaison officers are:

1.Ho. (Dr) Wale Bello-Abeokuta North

2.Sulaimon Sanni-Abeokuta North

3.Odetayo Bolade Mutiu-Abeokuta South

4.Mr Yomi Okanlawon-Abeokuta South

5.Alhaja Waliat Ogunbiyi- Ado-odo/ Ota

6.Otunba Rafiu Okewale-Ado-odo/ Ota

7.Hon. Olabode Sunkanmi Adegoye-Ewekoro

8.Kikelomo Delano- Ifo

9.Hon. Kola Hammed Adeniji-Ifo

10.Hon. Owolabi Okunnuga-Ijebu East

11.Adeyemi Stephen- Ijebu North

12.Nuberu Femi- Ijebu North

13.Ayo Ogunfowora- Ijebu North-east

14.Dr. Oluwatosin Olatokunbo-Ijebu Ode

15.Subomi Olufemi Agesin-Ikenne

16.Olusola Oke- Imeko/Afon

17.Hon. Wale Agbetokun W.- Ipokia

18. Aderin Dopemu- Obafemi/ Owode

19.Musiliu Akanji Akindele- Odeda

20.Hon. Ladejobi Shuaib Adebayo-Odogbolu

21.Wale Ajayi- Ogun Water Side

22.Sorinola Rasheed – Remo North

23.Tola Olutayo(Belgium)- Sagamu

24. Lizzy Jekami- Sagamu

25.Prince Musibau Olaleye-Yewa North

26. Micheal Olalere Ejidele- Yewa North

27. Samson Salako- Yewa South

The statement, therefore, urged all the appointees to be deligent and committed to the developmental drive of Governor Dapo Abiodun as predicated on ISEYA mantra.