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Niger tanker explosion: Obi visits victims, calls for urgent safety measures

By Perpetua Onuegbu
Abuja, Jan. 24, 2025

Mr. Peter Obi, Presidential candidate  for Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general election has called for urgent measures to prevent reoccurrence of petrol tanker  explosions that  results in the death of citizens.

Obi made this call  when he visited the site of the recent tragic petrol tanker explosion along the Dikko-Maje Road in Suleja Local Government Area, Niger State.

According to a statement by Mr. Tanko Yunusa, Peter Obi Media Reports Coordinator, on Friday, the  incident claimed over 100 lives, left more than 50 people injured, and destroyed several shops and properties.

He said at the site of the explosion and the graveyard where about 80 of the victims were buried, Obi expressed deep sorrow and described the tragedy as a heartbreaking and preventable loss.

Obi also visited some of the victims receiving treatment at the Hospital.

“These tragic incidents, which have sadly become increasingly recurrent, underscore the urgent need for stricter safety measures.

“Addressing the dangers of tanker explosions and similar occurrences requires immediate action, including the repair of existing roads and targeted efforts to lift people out of poverty.

“By prioritising safety and economic stability, we can prevent the devastating loss of lives and properties, particularly among poor Nigerians who risk their lives scooping fuel from fallen petrol tankers.”

Obi met with the Sarkin Dikko and members of the traditional council to convey his condolences to them. He expressed solidarity with the affected families and the people of Niger State.

The LP flag bearer  expressed his gratitude to the Niger State Government and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) for their intervention efforts.

He pledged to contribute to assisting the families of the victims and support micro-businesses within the community with the aim of helping to rebuild their livelihoods and foster economic resilience.

Obi concluded his visit by stressing that “a safe and economically viable Nigeria is possible”.

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