Fuel Tanker Explosion: Govt Orders Review Of Road Safety Measures

President Bola Tinubu yesterday ordered transport and road infrastructure agencies to enhance the safety of travelers and residents on highways.

This followed Sunday’s fuel tanker explosion which claimed 59 people and 50 cows in Niger State. Tinubu commiserated with the families of the dead and injured. He also sympathized with the owners of the shops destroyed by the fire.

The Presidency: “According to the Niger Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), many people were injured in the accident, which also involved a truck loaded with cattle and passengers.

“President Tinubu commiserated with the families of the dead and injured victims. He also sympathized 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.”