- Safiu Kehinde
Nigerian President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has mourned over the victims of Niger state tanker explosion which occured yesterday.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Monday, Tinubu expressed his condolences with Niger state government over the tragic incident which claimed the lives of 48 people.
The President commiserated with the families of the deceased as well injured victims and business owners affected by the explosion.
Tinubu commended the Nigeria Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) for their swift response to the incident while urging federal agencies in transportation and road infrastructure to redouble their efforts and work with state governments to enhance the safety and security of travellers and residents.
The statement read in part; “President Bola Tinubu has sent heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Niger State on the petrol tanker explosion on the Bida-Agaie-Lapai- road on Sunday in Niger State, which claimed the lives of 48 people and livestock.
“President Tinubu commiserated with the families of the dead and injured victims. He also sympathised with the owners of shops affected by the tragedy.
“He prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured.
“The President commended the federal and state emergency agencies for their swift response. He similarly commended the good-spirited Nigerians who mobilised to the incident scene to assist the victims.
“He pledged continued support for efforts aimed at providing relief to those affected.
“President Tinubu has directed relevant federal agencies in transportation and road infrastructure to redouble their efforts and work with state governments to enhance the safety and security of travellers and residents.”