…reaffirms FG’s commitment to safe transportation of petroleum products
Heineken Lokpobiri, minister of state for Petroleum Resources (oil) has ordered an investigation of the explosion of a petrol-ladened tanker at Dikko Junction along the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway which resulted in the loss of lives and left several others injured.
The minister in a statement issued to journalists said that the Nigerian Midstream Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority has been directed to commence investigation on the incident.
He reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to ensuring the safety of petroleum transportation across the country, calling for sustained collaboration among relevant stakeholders to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
While emphasizing the need for enhanced safety measures to minimize the occurrence of such incidents, Lokpobiri urged citizens to exercise caution during emergencies involving petrol-ladened tankers.
He stated, “I am deeply saddened by this tragic event, and my thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families. May the souls of the departed find eternal rest, and may God grant their families the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.
“To the injured, I pray for their swift and complete healing. This is a time for us to stand together as a nation in solidarity with all those affected by this tragedy.
“As much as we strive to implement safety measures across the petroleum supply chain, I must strongly appeal to the public to avoid approaching petrol-ladened tankers in the event of an accident. I have appealed this severally, the risks are enormous, and lives are too precious to be lost unnecessarily.
“This tragedy reminds us of the importance of collective responsibility. We must all work togethe – government, transport operators, and citizens – to ensure that safety remains paramount in all aspects of petroleum distribution.
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