IKEJA HELICOPTER CRASH: Lagos Employs Man Who Rescued Victims

The Lagos State government has offered employment to Mr. Asije Bright Oladotun, one of the two ‘heros’ that rescued the crew members onboard the ill-fated helicopter that crashed on Oba Akran Avenue, Ikeja in August last year....CONTINUE READING

He was absorbed into the state’s Fire and Rescue Service.

This was disclosed by the Deputy Director, Public Affairs of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Ololade Agboola.

According to Agboola, Asije was the only one employed because of qualification criteria. This suggests that the second person did not meet the qualification criteria.

“The Lagos State Government has fulfilled its pledge to employ the hero of the tragic helicopter crash on Oba Akran Avenue, Ikeja, on August 1, 2023. Following Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s visit to the scene, where he met the two heroes, the decision was made to offer employment to the qualified individual, who demonstrated exceptional bravery during the incident. Mr Asije Bright oladotun has been employed as a fireman.