Ruth Otabor, the sister of Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner Ijeoma “Phyna” Otabor, has been guaranteed of comprehensive care and compensation by Dangote Group Plc after being injured in a recent accident involving one of the company’s trucks in Auchi, Edo State.
Chronicle NG reports that the accident happened last week along the Auchi axis, and Mrs. Otabor was treated at the Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital.
According to witnesses, the incident resulted in considerable traffic in the vicinity before emergency responders and security authorities arrived.
In a statement made on Thursday, the company stated that it will fully accept responsibility for Otabor.
“Following the recent road accident in Auchi, Edo State, involving one of our trucks, which sadly resulted in injury to Mrs Ruth Otabor, senior officials from Dangote Cement Plc, together with our insurance team, promptly visited the scene, engaged with law enforcement authorities, and visited the victim and her family at Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, Edo State.
“This action reflects our unwavering commitment to the well-being of those affected. We are ensuring full support for Mrs Otabor, including comprehensive medical care and appropriate compensation, in line with Dangote Group’s welfare policy.
“Our thoughts remain with Mrs Ruth Otabor and her loved ones, and we wish her a full and speedy recovery.”
The company added that it was working closely with the appropriate authorities to ensure proper investigation of the accident and reiterated its commitment to the safety of road users.
