Dangote Group Vows Support After Truck Accident Claims Phyna’s Sister’s Leg

Funmi Adewoju SuleoduAugust 15, 20251 Mins read

The Dangote Group has confirmed that one of its trucks was involved in an accident that severely injured Ruth Otabor, sister of Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, Phyna.

The crash occurred in Auchi, Edo State, leaving Ruth with injuries so severe that her leg had to be amputated.

In a statement, the company said it would cover her medical expenses in full and provide compensation in accordance with its welfare policy. Senior officials from Dangote Cement Plc and its insurance team have visited Ruth and her family at Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital to offer support and ensure her well-being.

Phyna had earlier taken to social media to demand justice for her sister, sparking public outrage and calls for accountability. Several Nollywood stars, including Kate Henshaw, have joined the campaign.

“Our thoughts remain with Mrs. Ruth Otabor and her loved ones, and we wish her a full and speedy recovery,” the statement read. “We are ensuring full support for her, including comprehensive medical care and appropriate compensation.”

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Funmi Adewoju Suleodu

Olufunmilayo Adewoju Suleodu is a veteran journalist, editor, and publisher with more than three decades of experience in journalism, communications, and public affairs.

She has worked across news media, magazine publishing, communications, development-sector engagements, and digital journalism. She currently publishes SageBits Online and reports on governance, development, business, education, traditional institutions, and public affairs.

She is also an elected officer of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun East Independent Chapel, reflecting her continued engagement with the journalism profession and media development.

Based in Ogun State, she is available for freelance reporting, feature writing, editorial assignments, research, project documentation, and development communications work.

Detailed professional history and references are available upon request.

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Funmi Adewoju Suleodu

Olufunmilayo Adewoju Suleodu is a veteran journalist, editor, and publisher with more than three decades of experience in journalism, communications, and public affairs. She has worked across news media, magazine publishing, communications, development-sector engagements, and digital journalism. She currently publishes SageBits Online and reports on governance, development, business, education, traditional institutions, and public affairs. She is also an elected officer of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun East Independent Chapel, reflecting her continued engagement with the journalism profession and media development. Based in Ogun State, she is available for freelance reporting, feature writing, editorial assignments, research, project documentation, and development communications work. Detailed professional history and references are available upon request.