Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC Rivers State Governorship Candidate for the 2027 general elections, Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the families who lost loved ones, the officers and men of the Nigerian Air Force and everyone mourning the painful loss of lives following the crash of the Air force aircraft, NAF 931, an ATR-42 aircraft, in the Igbokoda area of Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State recently.
Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs, in a special tribute, posted on his verified social media handles, declared that he stood in solidarity with the bereaved families and the Nigerian Air Force, even as he prayed that God grants the departed eternal rest and give those they left behind the strength and comfort to bear this irreparable loss.
The condolence message reads:
A TRIBUTE TO SERVICE AND SACRIFICE
The loss of lives in the Nigerian Air Force aircraft crash in Ondo State is a tragedy that touches every Nigerian.
My heart goes out to the families who have lost loved ones, the officers and men of the Nigerian Air Force, and everyone mourning this painful loss.
Beyond the numbers are fathers, mothers, sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, friends and colleagues whose absence will be deeply felt. No words can adequately ease the pain of losing a loved one, especially one who died in the service of our country.
Those who dedicate their lives to serving and protecting Nigeria deserve our deepest respect. Their sacrifice must never be taken for granted, and their families must never feel alone in their grief.
At this difficult moment, I stand in solidarity with the bereaved families and the Nigerian Air Force. May God grant the departed eternal rest and give those they left behind the strength and comfort to bear this irreparable loss.
~Dumo Lulu-Briggs
(NDC Governorship Candidate for Rivers State)