PDP condemns Niger tanker explosion, urges FG to prevent reoccurance

• Recall that Tinubu directed the National Orientation Agency to launch a campaign on the dangers of scooping fuel from fallen tankers.
• The initiative follows a tragic tanker explosion in Niger State, which resulted in over 80 fatalities and numerous injuries.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed condolences to the families of victims of the devastating petrol tanker explosion.

National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, made this statement in Abuja on Monday, addressing the tragic incident at Dikko Junction.

He said, “This recent disaster adds to the ugly wave of tragic occurrences that have befallen our dear nation due to the deplorable state of infrastructure and disorienting economic hardship occasioned by the gross neglect of the wellbeing of the citizens since the inception of the APC in government.

“It is indeed disheartening that Nigerians especially our youths and bread winners of homes continue to die on the highways and bear ugly scars as victims of the unspeakable misgovernance of the APC.

The PDP urged.the Federal Government to investigate the incident thoroughly and take concrete steps to prevent similar tragedies.

Hon. Ologunagba emphasized, “Our Party calls on the Federal Government not to stop only at investigating the remote and immediate causes of this and similar incidents in the recent time but, most importantly take immediate steps to address the situation that led to the sad occurrences.

The PDP also said the federal government must prioritize safer roads and effective governance to prevent such incidents.

He added, “The Federal Government should end its resort to lip service and take steps to put adequate measures to ensure safer roads so as to prevent the re-occurrence of such tragic incidents in the country.

The PDP commended the bravery of responders and sympathizes with affected families.

Hon. Ologunagba stated, “The PDP however commends the efforts and courage of the police, firefighters, the Federal Road Safety Corps and other agencies and patriotic Nigerians who helped to control the fire and rescued some of the victims.

“The PDP commiserates with the families of the victims, the Government and people of Niger State and prays to God to grant speedy recovery to the injured and fortitude to the families of the deceased at this trying time.”