President Bola Tinubu has commiserated with the government and people of Niger State over the petrol tanker explosion in the state on Sunday, which claimed the lives of 48 people and livestock.
Tinubu in a statement on Monday, signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, condoled the families of the dead and injured victims.
He said the President also sympathised with the owners of shops affected by the tragedy and 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,” said Onanuga.
Tinubu, according to the statement, directed relevant federal agencies in transportation and road infrastructure to redouble their efforts and work with state governments to enhance the safety and security of travellers and residents.
