ABUJA, Nigeria (Chatnewstv.com) — Dangote Group has promised full medical care and compensation for Ruth Otabor, sister of Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner Josephina “Phyna” Otabor, after she was severely injured in an accident involving one of the company’s trucks in Auchi, Edo State.
Phyna said on Instagram that the crash near Auchi Polytechnic left her sister with one leg amputated, the other at risk, and additional injuries to her head and hand. She accused the company of focusing on removing the truck’s plate number instead of attending to the victim.
In a statement on Thursday, Dangote Group denied neglecting the victim, saying senior officials and its insurance team immediately went to the scene, coordinated with law enforcement, and visited the family at Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital.
“Following the recent road accident in Auchi 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,” the company said.
The company reaffirmed its commitment to supporting her recovery.
“We are ensuring full support for Mrs. Otabor, including comprehensive medical care and appropriate compensation, in line with Dangote Group’s welfare policy,” the statement said. “Our thoughts remain with Mrs. Ruth Otabor and her loved ones, and we wish her a full and speedy recovery.”
