Three workers of the Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara state have reportedly lost their lives during a road accident while returning from May Day rally held in Ilorin, Kwara state capital on May 1, 2026.
Six others also reportedly sustained varying degrees of injuries and were said to be receiving treatment in the hospital.
Blueprint.ng gathered that the incident reportedly occurred on Friday when the workers were returning to Ekiti after attending the 2026 workers’ day rally held at the George Agbasika Inni Stadium Complex, Ilorin.
Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Primary Health Care Development Agency (KWSPHCDA), Prof. Nusirat Elelu, who confirmed the incident in a statement in Ilorin on Saturday, said the late LGs workers ,”were actively involved in the ongoing polio immunisation exercise in the local government”.
Elelu described the “incident as painful, shocking, and a great loss, not only to the families of the deceased, but also to the entire health sector and Kwara State at large, especially at a critical time when efforts are being intensified to protect children through the ongoing polio immunisation campaign.”
“We are deeply saddened by this heartbreaking incident. These were committed officers who contributed immensely to the success of the ongoing polio immunisation exercise, serving their communities with dedication. Their sudden loss is a painful blow to all of us,” the stament qouted the executive secretary to have said .
The executive secretary stated that the dedication and commitment of the deceased to public service and community health will never be forgotten, noting that they died in active service to humanity and the development of their communities.
Prof. Elelu prayed for the peaceful repose of the souls of the departed and asked God to grant their families, colleagues, and the entire people of Ekiti LGA the strength to bear the irreparable loss.
She also wished the injured victims a speedy recovery and assured them of the Agency’s support and solidarity during this difficult period.
The executive secretary further urged all stakeholders to remain united and supportive of the affected families, while continuing to uphold their commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery across the state.
