The Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers of Nigeria (GOMEP-NG) has joined Nigerians in mourning following the tragic crash of a Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft in Ondo State, involving 32 people on board.
The National President of GOMEP-NG, Comrade Akpovoke Otiti, described the incident as a heartbreaking national tragedy, saying the crash has left families devastated and the nation in profound grief.
According to Otiti, the tragedy has not only brought unbearable pain to the families of the victims but has also sent shockwaves through the Nigerian Armed Forces, the aviation sector and the wider Nigerian society.
He expressed the guild’s condolences to the bereaved families, the Federal Government and the Nigerian Armed Forces, calling on Nigerians to unite in support of those affected.
“The incident is a grave shock and a regrettable tragedy for our nation, especially for the immediate families of those who lost their lives,” Otiti said.
GOMEP-NG prayed for strength and comfort for the victims’ families, friends and colleagues as they grapple with the devastating loss.
The guild also commended the authorities involved in the emergency response and called for a thorough, transparent investigation to uncover exactly what led to the crash.
According to GOMEP-NG, determining the cause of the incident is essential not only for accountability but also to prevent a recurrence of such a devastating tragedy.
Discover more from NATIONAL BEAM
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
