President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, to lead a Federal Government delegation to Jigawa to Commiserate with the victims of Tuesday night tanker explosion.
A tanker explosion in Majia town, Jigawa, reportedly claimed over 100 lives.
Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, said the government delegation is expected to comprise of the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar; Minister of Transportation, Senator Saidu Alkali; Corps Marshall of the Federal Roads Safety Commission (FRSC), Mr Shehu Mohammed; and the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement (North West), Abdullahi Tanko Yakasai.
While in Jigawa, the delegation will visit the scene of the incident to assess the situation and visit injured persons in the hospital.
President Tinubu further directed that emergency aid, including medical supplies, food, and shelter, be extended to the 50 victims receiving treatment and others affected by the fire.
Onanuga said, “President Tinubu reassured the nation that the Federal Government, in collaboration with states, is committed to the swift and comprehensive review of fuel transportation safety protocols across the country.
“He restates his directive to the Federal Roads Safety Corps (FRSC) to strengthen night travel measures, such as increased patrols, stricter enforcement of safety regulations, and other highway safety mechanisms.”
He said those found responsible for breaches of safety standards will be held accountable, reaffirming the government’s unwavering commitment to ensuring such incidents do not recur.
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