ifebosco: The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council, has expressed sadness over the death of Mr. James Momoh of Abuja based Pilot Newspapers.

Momoh was knocked down by the convoy of the Minister of Petroleum, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, along Nicon Junction, Maitama, late Wednesday evening on his way from work.

Reports indicated that Momoh was taken to the NNPC hospital where he later gave up the ghost after the incident.

In a statement by the Chairman of Council, Comrade Chuks Ehirim, described the death of Momoh, a production staff with the newspaper, as avoidable and unfortunate.

According to Ehirim, the tragic death of Momoh brings to fore the recklessness of government convoys and their absolute disregard for traffic rules and other road users.

The NUJ FCT chairman lamented that the minister has not demonstrated any concern and human feeling for the deceased by reaching out to his relatives. He said she was rather more bothered about protecting her image.

Ehirim warned that the union will not fold its arms and watch government officials treat human lives with levity and called for proper investigation into the matter as well as proper compensation for the bereaved family.


http://pmnewsnigeria.com/2012/09/13/oil-minister-diezanis-convoy-kills-nigerian-

jonnycheddars:

Definition of convoy
noun;
a group of ships or vehicles
travelling together, typically one
accompanied by armed troops,
warships, or other vehicles for
protection.
Minister shld take a bus?.......its a question u Zap.i.n re.tar.d. Didn't ask for definition of convoy.

jonnycheddars:
In the Western World from where we imported Democracy,if the power grid collapses,the energy minister resigns. If trains derail,the transportation minister resigns. Do you know why? RESPONSIBILITY. You are responsible for the actions of your subordinates(Q.E.D)

Rossikk: Does the actual driver who knocked down the person get to answer any questions??

Strange how everyone's going for the minister.

stagger:

Shut up your stupid mouth!

Are you blind to see how drivers of government officials in Nigeria drive like demented freaks? Donald Etiebet ordered his driver to knock a disabled beggar off the road in the 90s when he was a minister. So what the hell are you talking about?

Make I no use PHCN annoyance wey dey my body swear for you this morning!

sw: Does ministers use convoy in Nigeria?

Mr. Globe:
WoW. RIP. Mr. clueless Gej has refused to sack this his bedmate she goes about feeling like the first lady. who else can survive an oil subsidy scandal without being sacked!

I hope the Family of the journalist and NUJ together will sue her for 100 billion Naira and win

tinkinjo: Like all other accidents on Nigerian roads this could've been avoided. When an accident involve a vehicle and a pedestrian on the road aside at a zebra crossing or on a pedestrian walk, it's always the pedestrian that takes the blame.
Many questions need be answered for one to make an informed comment.

Rossikk: Does the actual driver who knocked down the person get to answer any questions??

Strange how everyone's going for the minister.

Demdem: Why must a minister even have a convoy in the first place

D-Explorer:

I denounce this post

ndcide:

I guess you didn't get his point. You don't resign simply because people want you to resign. in the case of George, it could be seen as security inefficiency in a government he preside over. he didn't resign nether did other security chiefs.remember his office was also a target.

Godogwu:

Dude, her ministerial duties have nothing to do with the driver. He was probably hired and assigned to her by the federal government.

jonnycheddars:

1. Read the post again.
2. Look up subordinates and responsibility.
Thank you.

Mr. Globe:

Arevyou fu.c.king kidding me. whats the ministry's business

Demdem: Why must a minister even have a convoy in the first place

sw: Does ministers use convoy in Nigeria?

Godogwu:

Please man just tell me in plain colors what you want to happen or what you feel is right that should happen now, the pedestrian is dead already so?

greaterlove:
what do u mean by protecting her image? didnt you also read that the nnpc has taken steps to reach the family of the deceased? judge wisely my friend, hear from the two parties involved before jumping into conclusions.