Hon Lawrence Ayeni sympathizes with victims of Ilesa/Akure expressway accident,tasks federal government to dualize the busy rout to Akure.

Hon Lawrence Babatunde Ayeni has described the road accident that claimed about 15 lives on Ilesa/Akure expressway yesterday morning as unfortunate.

Hon Ayeni who was visibly shocked and traumatised over the unfortunate incident and a colossal lost, urged family of the victims to take solace in God Almighty.

The grassroot politician and philanthropist said this while commiserating with family of the victims.

This is contained in a statement credited to his media office.

The statement further reads in part;

“My heart goes out to the victims of the tragic accident at Erin Ijesa axis on Ilesa/Akure expressway,  especially those who lost their lives''

Ayeni said Ife/Ilesa/Akure expressway is a busy road , and deserves the federal government urgent attention to dualized the route down to Akure.

According to him, the corridor has been a fast link to Abuja, Benin and other southeast states, saying security presence along Ilesa /Akure expressway is also important owing to criminal activities on the road.

Hon Ayeni prayed that God in his infinite mercy will protect everybody ,just as he appealed to road users to imbibe good road use culture, and be extra careful across the country during the ember months ,and beyond.