Scottish Water has released the following statement today (7 July 2025) in response to news of the death of our colleague:

 

Professor Simon Parsons, Director of Environment Planning and Assurance at Scottish Water, said: “Everyone at Scottish Water, where Dr Fortune Gomo worked, is shocked and saddened by her death and we send our deepest sympathies to her family and friends.  

 

“Fortune was an exceptional scientist and a senior service planner in our Water Resources Planning section based in Dundee where, having joined us in February, she had already become a highly valued and respected member of our team.

 

“We are supporting her colleagues at Scottish Water following this incident."