Dana crash: Heads will roll Jonathan

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President Goodluck Jonathan said the Federal Government will deal decisively with any official found culpable in the Dana plane crash that killed over 153 people in Lagos on Sunday.  

Speaking yesterday during the weekly Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, Jonathan said government will implement report of the investigation into the crash.  

"I assure all Nigerians and the international community that the investigations which I have ordered will be very thorough. Let me warn that where clear dereliction of duty is established, firm action will be taken.

"This administration stands ready to take whatever action may become necessary after the investigation to prevent the recurrence of air mishaps.

"We are a nation of highly resilient people; in time, we will surely overcome the collective trauma of Sunday's plane crash in Lagos,"

Jonathan cautioned the media against hasty conclusion on the cause of the crash.

He said, "in the past few days since the crash, our newspapers, airwaves and social media have been awash with all manner of theories and speculations on the cause of the tragedy. I urge that there should be no rush to judgment."

The said relevant agencies have been directed to come up with means of improving the aviation sector, saying "I invite all stakeholders in the sector to join hands with us in proactively implementing measures and undertaking actions that will ultimately benefit the entire industry and reassure the public.

"In addition to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Federal Ministry of Aviation committee on the strengthening of the financial stability and growth of domestic airlines, I have also directed the Coordinating Minister of the Economy/Minister of Finance, the Minister of Trade and Investment, the Governor of the Central Bank, and the Chief Economic Adviser to the President, to further look into our tariffs and other taxes as they relate to the aviation industry and come up with recommendations as to where we can further assist the sector."

Daily Trust