Tanker Explosion, Floods: NGF Commiserates with Niger, Borno, Yobe

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has expressed deep condolences to the government and people of Niger State following the tragic petrol tanker explosion on Sunday that claimed 48 lives and caused extensive loss of livestock along the Bida-Agaie-Lapai Highway.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, NGF Chairman and Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq conveyed the Forum’s sympathies, stating, “The NGF specifically commiserates with the families of the victims, prays for the repose of their souls, and wishes safe recovery for those injured in the accident.”

AbdulRazaq emphasized the need for heightened road safety, noting that the incident underscores the importance of prioritizing safety measures by all road users.

The NGF also extended its solidarity to the governments and residents of Borno and Yobe States, which are grappling with severe flooding caused by the collapse of the dike and overflow of the Alau Dam. This flooding has displaced thousands of residents in Maiduguri and Jere in Borno State, as well as in several local government areas of Yobe.

“The NGF stands with the governments and residents of the affected areas on this natural disaster, commending the swift efforts of the Federal Government and the states’ authorities to bring immediate succour to the victims,” the statement added.