NUPENG CONDOLES WITH TANKER EXPLOSION'S VICTIMS, FAMILIES IN NIGER

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The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) on Sunday sympathised with victims, families, friends, and communities
affected by the tragic petroleum truck accident at Dikko Junction, Gurara Local
Government, Niger State, at the weekend.

NUPENG in a statement jointly signed by its President Comrade Williams Akporeha and General Secretary, Comrade Olawale Afolabi, the declared that it was “deeply saddened by the loss of lives, the destruction of property and the injuries sustained by many in this devastating incident.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their loved ones during this traumatic and challenging time.”

The Union further appealed to the federal government to take urgent steps to repair federal roads which it noted were in bad shape.

It also tasked the federal government to mandate its relevant agencies to seize the initiative towards sensitising Nigerians on the danger of scooping fuel from scenes of petrol tanker accidents.

“The Union takes this opportunity to urgently appeal to the federal government to repair bad roads to prevent such incidents and to intensify efforts in sensitizing the public about the dangers of scooping fuel from accidental situations of petroleum trucks on highways.

“As a responsible organization, NUPENG collaborates annually with relevant agencies, including the Federal Road Safety Corps, the Police, and State Traffic Management agencies, to train our drivers on road safety.

“The Union is committed to continuously training and retraining our members on best driving and safety practices.

“We stand in solidarity with the affected families and the entire Dikko community in Niger State. We commend the emergency responders who bravely extinguished the fire and rescued many injured victims.

“We urge all relevant authorities to provide the necessary support and medical care to those injured and to take measures to prevent future tragedies.

“May the souls of the departed rest in peace, and may their families find the strength to bear these irreparable losses,” NUPENG said.