Our Vehicle Not Involved In Anambra Road Mishap – BUA Group

By Suleiman Anyalewechi

The BUA Group has said that the truck that was involved in the fatal road mishap on Agulu- Agwubu Road in Orumba North Local Council of Anambra state is neither owned nor operated by it.

This is even as the Group extended its condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the accident.

Five persons were killed while six others severely injured in the unfortunate accident that occurred last week.

In a statement issued by its spokesperson, Tim Sogbeinde, BUA noted that it does not convey products for customers as it only renders ex-factory services.

It also stated that as a matter of policy, its vehicles are marked with the Company’s Logo and numbers for easy identification.

This, according to Sogbeinde, applies to all vehicles in its fleet, including trucks.

“At BUA Cement ,we sell the bulk of products ex-factory and the customers are responsible for collecting and transporting the cement from our plants to their intended destinations.

“In a few instances where our customers desire a door-to-door service, we engage our transport and logistics ( BUA Transport) to ensure delivery on our behalf.

“This transport company operates with the highest safety standards and places a very high premium on human lives.

“As a responsible manufacturing company ,BAU Cement PLC trains and retains its truck drivers with the support of professional logistics bodies including the Federal Road Safety Commission FRSC.

“This is to ensure safe driving on our roads  regardless of terrain, whilst also ensuring the safety of other road users ” part of the statement reads.