Sunday, June 17, 2012

Dana Air joins NGO in candlelight service for deceased




Dana Air, Sunday June 17, joined hundreds of Nigerians in a multi-faith service for those who lost their lives in the tragic accident of Sunday, June 3, 2012.  The candlelight service, which held at the Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island, Lagos, was organized by S.E.E.D.S – an independent Non-Governmental Organisation.

Officials and cabin crew of the airline turned out en masse to join their voices with the entire nation in prayers for the repose of the souls of the departed, and also for their families. The highly emotional service featured songs, poetry and readings in honour of the departed.

Commenting on the service, Tony Usidamen, Dana Air’s Head of Corporate Communications said “There are no words to adequately express our grief and sorrow over this tragedy which affects everyone in one way or the other. Families have lost their loved ones, and the nation has lost eminent citizens, as well as promising young ones. We too have lost some of our finest and most dedicated staff, colleagues and friends.”

“We identify with the organizers of the event and with all Nigerians in these dark moments in the life of our nation. The thoughts and prayers of everyone at Dana Air remain with the families and friends of the deceased in these extremely difficult times, and we will continue to assist them in every way possible”, Usidamen added.

Dana Airlines Limited (Dana Air) began scheduled flights on November 10, 2008 and has grown to become one of Nigeria’s leading airlines, operating over 18,933 flights and carrying over 1,600,366 passengers since its inception.

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