President Bola Tinubu has directed relevant federal agencies in transportation and road infrastructure to evolve measures towards stopping the carnage on Nigerian roads.
He stressed the urgent need for them to redouble their efforts and work with state governments to enhance the safety and security of travellers and residents.
In a statement by Bayo Onanuga,
Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, Tinubu expressed personal pain over the death of 48 people and livestock in the petrol tanker explosion on the Bida-Agaie-Lapai- road in Niger State yesterday, September 8.
The President commended the federal and state emergency agencies for their swift response, as well as the good-spirited Nigerians who mobilised to the incident scene to assist the victims.
He pledged continued support for efforts aimed at providing relief to those affected.
The Niger Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), confirmed yesterday that many people were also injured in the accident, which also involved a truck loaded with cattle and passengers.
Onanuga said that President Tinubu commiserated with the families of the dead and injured victims, and sympathised with the owners of shops that were affected by the tragedy.
