07/10/2026
GOVERNOR ENO CONDOLES CHIEF OF THE AIR STAFF AND FAMILIES OF VICTIMS OF THE NIGERIAN AIR FORCE ATR-42 CRASH
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, Ph.D., has extended his heartfelt condolences to the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, the families of the gallant officers and civilians, including the late Ukeme David, who perished in the Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft that crashed yesterday in Ondo State.
In a message of condolence released by his Chief Press Secretary, Ekerete Udoh, Governor Eno expressed sadness over the tragic incident, which claimed 25 lives, including that of Ukeme David, an indigene of Akwa Ibom State.
“On behalf of the Government and people of Akwa Ibom State, I extend our heartfelt condolences to the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, and the family of our son, Ukeme David, who was one of the 25 victims of the crash, and indeed the families of all those who lost their lives in the tragic air crash.
“We join the Commander-in-Chief of the Nigerian Armed Forces, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, who has already declared three days of national mourning, to sympathize with the families of the departed gallant officers and other civilians on the ill-fated flight.
“May their souls rest in peace.