The tragic petrol tanker explosion that occurred in Essa, Katcha Local Government Area of the state on Tuesday has caused the Federal Government to feel sorry for the people of Niger State.
The government claimed that the incident, which resulted in over 30 fatalities, had once more highlighted the devastating human and material effects of fuel tanker accidents in communities, in a statement released on Wednesday by the minister of information, Mohammed Idris.
We are grieving over this agonizing loss along with the Niger State government and people.
The devastating human and material effects of fuel tanker accidents in our communities have once more been highlighted by this heartbreaking incident, according to the statement.
Some people still take such life-threatening risks despite ongoing public awareness and repeated warnings about the dangers of scooping fuel from fallen tankers.
Every Nigerian lives are precious, and such avoidable tragedies serve as painful reminders that more vigilance and strict safety standards are required in times of crisis.
The Niger State Government, security forces, and emergency responders who quickly mobilized to contain the fire, rescue the survivors, and support the families who were affected, are commended, the statement said in part.
However, the Federal Government claimed that the state government’s ongoing efforts to provide relief and medical assistance to victims and their families had also been directed to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).
Additionally, it directed the National Orientation Agency (NOA) to continue and expand nationwide public awareness campaigns for safety measures, particularly in rural and high-risk areas, to stop tragedies from repeating themselves.
In this difficult time, Niger State’s residents are in our thoughts and prayers with the victims, their families, and the entire population.
The phrase “May God grant their loved ones the strength to bear this agonizing loss,” it continued.
Scores of residents died in the incident that occurred on Tuesday on the Bida–Badeggi–Agaie Road  in the Essa community.
Source: Channels TV
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