Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF, has expressed sadness over the reported death of 105 persons in the Tuesday petrol tanker explosion in Majia town in Jigawa State.
The forum registered its heartfelt condolences to the people and government of Jigawa State on the sad incident, especially families that lost their loved ones and those who sustained injuries in the fire disaster.
The NGF, in a statement on Wednesday by the chairman of the body and Governor of Kwara State, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, said: “The reported circumstances of the incident are worrisome, urging citizens to avoid taking advantage of petrol spills because of its volatility and existential danger.
“This unfortunate incident again calls attention to a need for improved safety protocols in the handling of combustible materials like petrol, including during unforeseen circumstances such as accidents.
“Our hearts are with Governor Umar Namadi, the people of the state, and families involved in the incident. We ask Almighty Allaah to grant them solace at this trying time and admit the deceased to al-Jannah Firdaus.”
Nigeria Governors Forum grieves over death of 105 persons in Jigawa petrol tanker disaster
