IEYDA rallies support for four Kwara journalists injured in road crash
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IEYDA rallies support for four Kwara journalists injured in road crash
By Alabidun Shuaib AbdulRahman
The Ilorin Emirate Youth Development Association, IEYDA has rallied support for four Kwara-based journalists who sustained injuries in a road crash while travelling to Alapa in the Asa Local Government Area of the state for an official assignment.
The association, under the auspices of the Emir of Ilorin, urged philanthropists, corporate organisations, media stakeholders and other well-meaning individuals to come to the aid of the journalists, particularly over damaged equipment, the vehicle involved in the crash and other belongings lost or damaged in the incident.
The affected journalists are the Chief Executive Officer of Just Event Online Publications, Aiyelabegan Babatunde Abdulrasaq; Saheed Tijjani of 9jaParrot; and Umar Umar and Isiaka Sulayman Kayode, both of Trove Online Media.
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The journalists were involved in the accident at Adabata Efue along the Alapa route when the Toyota Sienna conveying them was involved in a road crash.
They were subsequently taken to the Kwara State University Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, where they received medical attention.
In a statement jointly signed by its National President, Alhaji Mohammed Uthman Jagunmo, and National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Abdullahi Abdulfatahi Oloyin, the IEYDA described the incident as unfortunate and thanked Allah for preserving the lives of the journalists.
The association also acknowledged the concern and assistance extended to the affected journalists by individuals, organisations and other stakeholders since the accident occurred.
The IEYDA urged members of the public and relevant organisations to sustain their support for the journalists as they recover from their injuries and deal with the losses arising from the accident.
The association prayed for the speedy and complete recovery of the four journalists and assured them of its solidarity and support during their recovery.
