Late Dr. Vwaere Diaso
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, (FCCPC) and the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency, (LASCOPA) are commencing a joint inquiry and review of the circumstances surrounding the incident of the fatal fall of Dr. Vwaere Diaso in an elevator accident at the General Hospital, Odan, Lagos on Tuesday.
A statement jointly signed by the FCCPC’s Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, Babatunde Irukera and General Manager/CEO of LASCOPA, Afolabi Solebo said the inquiry was particularly, but not limited to the relevant service provider(s) responsible for installation and service/maintenance of the elevator or related equipment.
The joint statement said that information so far received by both the FCCPC and LASCOPA indicated that an elevator malfunction at General Hospital Odan, Lagos resulted in a downward crash.
The statement read: “Dr. Vwaere Diaso who was conducting her housemanship medical training at the medical facility was a passenger in the elevator.
“She died as result of fatal injuries sustained on account of the unfortunate accident.
“Relevant agencies and authorities of Lagos State are currently fully engaged and involved in addressing this sad occurrence and emergent situation.
“LASCOPA and FCCPC have been in constant communication with respect to appropriate consumer protection regulatory intervention or action.
“As consumer protection regulators, LASCOPA and FCCPC are deeply saddened by this tragic occurrence, and commiserate with family, friends, colleagues, and associates of Dr. Diaso; as well as the larger community affected.
“As noted, other relevant Lagos State authorities are fully engaged to ensure the continuing safety of facilities for the benefit of consumers, patrons, and all other users.”
It was gathered that the elevator fell from the 10th floor of the building while Vwaere was inside it.
The doctor had almost two weeks to complete her housemanship at the hospital.
She was said to have been on her way to the ground floor where to pick up a delivery from a dispatch rider.
