Governor Otti Mourns Pilot Killed in Ondo Air Crash

Abia State Governor Alex Otti expressed profound sadness over the death of Squadron Leader Ahamefule Aham Man-Ugwueje, who was among the 25 fatalities in the Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State. The crash occurred on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos.

In a statement from his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ferdinand Ekeoma, Otti described the incident as painful and devastating, bringing sorrow to the victims’ families and the nation. Otti particularly mourned Man-Ugwueje, who had recently married Flight Lieutenant Damilola Adekunle on September 19, just two weeks prior to the crash.

The governor noted the tragedy of Man-Ugwueje's death shortly after his wedding, which robbed the couple of their opportunity to build a life together. Otti extended condolences to the families of all victims, the people of Umuahia, the Nigerian Air Force, and the Federal Government, praying for the peaceful repose of the victims' souls.