Tragic Death of Nigerian Doctor in Lagos Hospital Elevator Accident
In a heartbreaking incident, a Nigerian doctor, Dr. Power Diaso, lost her life when the elevator she was using crashed from the 10th floor of Lagos Island General Hospital, Odan. The hospital management is being accused by witnesses of negligence and embezzlement, leading to the doctor’s fatal fall..
Dr. Diaso, a recent graduate of Babcock University, was just two weeks away from completing her housemanship at General Hospital, Odan, Lagos. The accident occurred while she was on her way to collect her meal from a dispatch rider. Shockingly, the elevator suddenly plummeted from the 10th floor to the ground.
Big Amara, a Twitter user, revealed the unfortunate occurrence after lamenting the carelessness and poor management that led to the death of a young doctor and expressing her outrage and grief over it. Dr. Olawale Ogunlana, a different Twitter user, recounted his personal experiences with the hospital’s careless maintenance procedures and emphasized that elevators frequently show indicators of trouble before crashing. He demanded that those in charge be made responsible for their depravity and corruption.
The devastating news of Dr. Diaso’s death has left her loved ones in profound sorrow. A close friend, Queen Eddie, expressed her shock and pain, stating that all she is left with are painful memories and tears. The loss has had a significant impact on her and everyone who knew Dr. Diaso, leaving them at a loss for words and grappling with immense grief.
The tragic incident highlights the urgent need for proper maintenance and accountability in Nigerian hospitals to prevent such devastating accidents and protect the lives of healthcare professionals and patients.