Dana Air Re-affirms Support for Families of the Deceased, AIB Investigators

The management of Dana Air has called on relatives of the passengers who lost their lives in the June 3 plane crash to come forward with details as their next-of-kin for insurance purposes.

A statement from the airline said it had experienced difficulties reaching out to families of some of the passengers.

The managing director, Mr Jacky Hathiramani said ‘we wish to appeal to relatives of the passengers to please come forward with details as their next-of-kin for insurance purposes.’

He said that the primary focus of the airline is to provide support and assistance to the families of those affected by the tragic accident of Sunday, June 3, 2012.

In the same vein, the airline is committed to providing full assistance to the Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) in determining the cause of the unfortunate accident.

“At this time, the senior management team of Dana Air is focused on providing assistance to the families of the departed, and also full cooperation to the authorities carrying out the investigation. As yet, the cause of the accident remains unknown.

Investigations are still on-going and it will not be right for anyone to speculate until the reports have been submitted”, said Jacky Hathiramani.

 “The company fully realizes how painful this is for the families, and fully recognizes the need to handle this process promptly and sensitively. We do not imagine that this will make up for the pains that you are going through but the company will continue to make every possible effort to assist all those affected”, the statement read.

Since the incident on June 3, the Chairman, Directors and top management staff of the company have been visiting the families of those affected including the injured who have subsequently been discharged from the hospital. Relief materials have also been arranged for the displaced Iju-Ishaga residents, and the airline is working closely with the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) to ensure that they are properly rehabilitated.

Dana Air will continue to offer the families assistance, and will provide further updates as we get them.