The government of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has launched an investigation into the death of Dr. Vwaere Diaso, a medical officer who died while undergoing housemanship at the Lagos State General Hospital Odan.
The Lagos state government announced the development in a statement posted on its official Twitter page on Friday morning, revealing that an investigation into the unfortunate incident that resulted in the doctor’s death had begun, promising to punish whoever is found culpable for negligence.
“The Lagos State Government is shocked at the news of the death of Dr. Vwaere Diaso, a Medical Officer undergoing housemanship at the Lagos State General Hospital, Odan. The sad event occurred on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. The State Government, especially management and staff of the Lagos State Ministry of Health, commiserate with the family of the deceased on the unfortunate loss of their daughter who passed on as a result of the mechanical failure of an elevator at the General Hospital, Odan, Lagos Island,” the statement read.
“An inquiry by a team of officials from the Lagos State Ministry of Health, Lagos State Health Service Commission, Lagos State Safety Commission and certified Lift and Vertical Transportation Equipment experts has commenced. The Lagos State Government will ensure that anyone found negligent by the report of the inquiry will face appropriate sanctions,” it added.
Vwaere, a medical house officer, died on Tuesday as a result of injuries sustained after being trapped in a lift for more than 40 minutes at Lagos Island General Hospital, Odan.
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