Dangote Cement Plc has pledged its support for Ruth Otabor, sister of BBNaija Season 7 winner Phyna, who was recently involved in a serious accident with one of the company’s cement trucks in Auchi, Edo State.
The horrific accident happened on Wednesday, just six days after Ms Otabor graduated from Auchi Polytechnic.
Reacting via a press statement shared on its official X account, the Dangote Group confirmed the incident, stating that senior officials from Dangote Cement Plc, alongside the company’s insurers, have visited the victim and her family at Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital.
According to Dangote Cement, senior officials of the company visited Mrs. Ruth Otabor at the hospital alongside its insurance team, and it plans to provide comprehensive medical care and appropriate compensation for the unlucky victim.
The company stated that stepping in is in line with Dangote Group’s welfare policy, and it proves its solid commitment to the well-being of Nigerians.
Dangote Cement concluded by wishing Ruth Otabor a speedy and complete recovery after the sad incident.
“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 Ruth Otabor and her loved ones, and we wish her a full and speedy recovery,” it read.
