By Sodiq Adelakun
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has extended condolences to his Niger State counterpart, Governor Mohammed Umar Bago, and the people of Niger State over the tragic tanker explosion that claimed more than 35 lives and left 17 others hospitalized.
In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Gboyega Akosile, on Wednesday, Sanwo-Olu expressed deep sorrow at the devastating incident, describing it as a painful loss to the nation.
He said: “It is with a heavy heart that I read and followed the development of the disaster that happened yesterday along the Bida/Agaie highway in Niger State, following the explosion of a petrol-laden tanker that reportedly claimed about 35 persons
“Our thoughts and prayers are with my brother, Governor Mohammed Bago, the Government and the people of Niger State, as well as the deceased families and victims of the sad incident. I pray for the repose of the deceased and ask that Almighty God grant the families of the victims the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss. I wish those receiving treatment a quick recovery.”
Meanwhile, the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has also expressed grief over the tragedy.
In a condolence message signed by its Chairman and Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the Forum sympathised with Governor Bago and the people of Niger State.
Governor AbdulRazaq described the incident as a devastating tragedy and a stark reminder of the urgent need to strengthen safety measures and enforce regulations in the storage and transportation of combustible materials across Nigeria.
