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Governors’ Forum condile with Niger governor, people
By Laide Raheem, Abeokuta
The Ogun State Governor and Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum, Dapo Abiodun, has described the tanker explosion along the Dikko-Maje Road in Suleja, Niger State, which claimed 77 lives and left 25 others injured, as a devastating tragedy.
In a statement issued in Abeokuta on Sunday, Abiodun expressed deep sorrow over the incident, noting that the governments and people of the southern states were deeply troubled by the loss. He commiserated with Governor Mohammed Umar Bago, his cabinet, and the people of Niger State, urging them to remain resilient in the face of this calamity.
Abiodun prayed for the repose of the souls of the deceased and wished the injured a swift recovery, expressing hope that they would regain full health in the shortest possible time.
He said:
*”To say that we in the Southern Governors’ Forum are terribly shocked by this devastating tragedy, in which as many as 77 people lost their lives and no less than 25 others were grievously injured, would be an understatement.
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“This is a soul-crushing event that has befallen Niger State, and we pray that Almighty Allah will comfort the families who lost their loved ones in the incident.
“We also hope that the security agencies will intensify their efforts and strictly enforce the directives given by His Excellency, Governor Mohammed Umar Bago, to ensure adherence to traffic regulations, especially as this was an entirely avoidable tragedy.
“It is also critical to remind Nigerians of the dangers of scooping fuel from fallen tankers. Many of the victims of this tragedy were reportedly engaging in this hazardous act, and it has once again resulted in unnecessary loss of lives.”*
While calling on state and federal agencies to enhance their response to the aftermath of the tragedy, Abiodun urged the Federal Government to collaborate with the Niger State Government and provide any necessary assistance to address the situation effectively.
