The Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) has expressed sadness over the tanker explosion in Katcha local government area of Niger where 38 persons were feared dead.
Chairman of NGF and governor of kwara state, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq said this in Ilorin on Tuesday in a statement he personally made available to journalists.
The statement reads:”NGF is saddened by the tanker explosion in Katcha Local Government Area of Niger State where media reports say 38 persons were feared killed.
“The Forum sends its heartfelt condolences to the people and government of Niger State, especially the families of the victims and His Excellency Governor Mohammed Umar Bago.
“Our sympathies are with every family that is affected in this unfortunate incident. We commend all the emergency responders for their humanitarian assistance to the victims.
“This disaster again calls attention to safety issues in every aspect of our life. This is particularly important in how combustible items are stored and transported at every stage.” concluded the statement.
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