Doctors Seek Justice for Deceased Member, Diaso Vwaere

•Urge Lagos government to sanction culprits

Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has demanded justice over what it described as avoidable death of Dr. Diaso Vwaere, who died from injuries sustained from the crash of the elevator in the House Officers’ quarters of General Hospital, Odan, Lagos State.

In a statement signed by the NMA President, Dr. Uche Ojinmah, the association said apart from carrying out thorough investigation over the incident, Lagos State government should quickly initiate measure to assuage the pains and loss being felt by the family of Vwaere.

“We call on Lagos State Government to carry out thorough investigation and mete out sanctions as appropriate.

“NMA wants justice to be seen to be done and shall resist any attempt to subvert or mitigate it,” he said.

Ojinmah said the NMA had keenly followed the issues surrounding the avoidable death of their young colleague, adding that it was clear that she was a victim of gross negligence in maintenance of the elevator.

“That this death was avoidable is not in doubt as the stories surrounding the elevator leave a very saur taste in the mouth. After reviewing all the facts, it is clear that Dr. Vwaere was a victim of gross negligence in maintenance of the elevator.

“We hereby commend all the efforts by our members in Lagos State in ensuring justice for our departed colleague and call on the Government of Lagos State to make hay while the sun shines.

“NMA hereby calls on Lagos State Government to quickly initiate measure to assuage the pains and loss being felt by the family of Dr. Vwaere.

“The Government should also provide psychological support for the family and all the doctors residing and working in the General Hospital, Odan.

“The Government should also initiate inspection of all public elevators in Lagos State and commence routine maintenance,” NMA said.

The association urged all tiers of government in Nigeria learn a lesson from the loss of this young doctor and make sure that such avoidable deaths are prevented.

“Let her death not go in vain but become a trigger for us all to imbibe routine maintenance culture. May we never spill another innocent blood as a nation.”