CAN Supports Tinubu's Call for NAF Crash Investigation
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) expressed support for President Bola Tinubu's directive to investigate the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft crash that occurred in Igbokoda, Ondo State. The crash involved an NAF ATR-42 aircraft that was on a routine mission from Benin City to Lagos, carrying military personnel and their families.
CAN's President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, emphasized the need for a thorough, professional, and transparent investigation, urging that safety recommendations from the probe be implemented to enhance aviation safety. The Defence Headquarters, led by Maj. Gen. Samaila Uba, confirmed that an investigation was underway to determine the cause of the accident.
Okoh extended condolences to the families of the deceased, the Nigerian Air Force, the Armed Forces of Nigeria, and the Ondo State Government, highlighting the sacrifices made by military personnel and their families. He called for prayers for the affected families and stressed the importance of improving aviation safety standards.
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