The Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday inaugurated an eight-man committee to investigate the elevator accident leading to the death of a medical doctor, Vwaere Diaso.

The house also summoned the permanent secretary of the state Ministry of Health, the chief medical director of the hospital and staff, who had roles in the incident.

Speaking at the plenary on Friday, the speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, said the assembly would ensure justice for the deceased.

A faulty elevator at the staff quarters of the General Hospital, Odan, Lagos, claimed the life of Ms Diaso, who was working at the facility.

The incident reportedly happened on Wednesday evening when the deceased, who lived on the ninth floor of the building, wanted to meet a dispatch rider who had brought the food she earlier ordered online.

Mr Obasa said it was regrettable to lose such a young promising lady, adding that no convincing explanation could be given to the parents and her colleagues. 

“However, a probe into the incident is needed to ensure proper management and safety of lives.

“The eight-man committee, to be headed by the deputy speaker, Mrs Mojisola Meranda, includes Mr David Setonji, Mr Lara Oyekan, Mr Olayinka Ajomale, Mr Shabi Adekola, Mrs Omolara Olumegbon, Mr Akanbi Oluwa and Mr Olanrewaju Afinni.

“They have a mandate to report their findings to the House in two weeks,” he said.

The speaker appealed to the NMA to resume work, saying the government would consider their demands.

Raising the issue earlier on the house floor, Mr Afinni (Lagos Island II) urged his colleagues to help look into the incident.

Contributing, Gbolahan Yishawu (Eti-Osa II) said the NMA had the right to express its grievances over the death of its colleague, but he appealed to the doctors to call off their indefinite strike to avert more deaths.

(NAN)