Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) has commiserated with world boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, over a tragic road accident in Nigeria that claimed the lives of two of his close friends.
In a condolence message issued on Tuesday, the senator described the incident as painful and unacceptable, lamenting the persistent loss of lives on Nigerian highways due to poor safety enforcement, bad roads and weak emergency response systems.
“My heart goes out to Anthony Joshua at this very painful time,” Akpoti-Uduaghan said. “Losing two close friends in such a tragic manner is devastating. I pray that God grants him strength and comfort, and that the souls of the departed rest in perfect peace.”
The senator noted that the recurring spate of fatal road accidents across the country highlights the urgent need for stronger traffic regulations, improved road infrastructure and efficient emergency services to reduce preventable deaths. She called on relevant authorities to prioritise road safety, stressing that the protection of lives must remain a national responsibility.
According to her, meaningful reforms and strict enforcement of safety standards would help curb the needless loss of lives on Nigerian roads. Akpoti-Uduaghan also urged Nigerians to remain safety-conscious while travelling, adding that collective efforts by government agencies, road users and emergency rebsponders are required to address the growing menace of road accidents nationwide.
