The Etsako Central Local Government Area of Edo has been thrown into mourning as its Vice Chairman, Mr Charles Eshiesimua, slumped and died while waiting for a doctor on Friday.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the vice chairman died at about 3.55p.m., while waiting to see a doctor at the Iruua Specialist Hospital in Esan Central Local Government Area of Edo.
He had gone for a medical check-up.
The council Chairman, Mr Emmanuel Momoh, on expressed sadness over the death which, he said, was shocking.
“The death of Charles is surprising to me because we both spoke before I left for Benin.
“I can’t believe that Charles is dead,’’ Momoh said on Saturday when he paid a condolence visit to the family of the deceased.
He described the late vice chairman as a loyal official, who was committed to the development of the council area.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the Esan West Local Government Council boss, Mr Henry Irumudomon, died barely three months after he was sworn-in in April 22, 2013. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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Perhaps the death could have averted if doctors were to be around.
ReplyDeleteLet's find out how long the vice chairman had stayed waiting for doctor before he slummed?
Nigeria medical industry deserves a state of emergency to be declared; this is not a good story for Nigeria; no emergency preparedness in place. This is serious.