{"id":134507,"date":"2024-10-16T23:16:50","date_gmt":"2024-10-16T22:16:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/jigawa-tanker-accident-tinubu-dispatches-federal-delegation-on-condolence-visit"},"modified":"2024-10-17T00:20:32","modified_gmt":"2024-10-16T23:20:32","slug":"jigawa-tanker-accident-tinubu-dispatches-federal-delegation-on-condolence-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/jigawa-tanker-accident-tinubu-dispatches-federal-delegation-on-condolence-visit","title":{"rendered":"Jigawa tanker accident: Tinubu dispatches federal delegation on condolence visit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Worried by the casualties of the tanker explosion in Jigawa State, President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday dispatched the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, to lead a Federal Government delegation to the state.<\/p>\n<p>Nigerians have been grieving since news filtered in on Tuesday night, following an inferno in Majia town, Jigawa State, which has claimed over 90 lives.<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu\u2019s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said in a statement that the government delegation will comprise the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar; Minister of Transportation, Senator Saidu Alkali; Corps Marshall of the Federal Roads Safety Commission, Mr Shehu Mohammed; and the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement (North West), Abdullahi Tanko Yakasai.<\/p>\n<p>He confirmed that while in Jigawa, the delegation will visit the scene of the incident to assess the situation and visit injured persons in the hospital.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe President further directs that emergency aid, including medical supplies, food, and shelter, be extended to the 50 victims receiving treatment and others affected by the fire.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe President, with a heavy heart, joins the Vice President in extending his deepest condolences to the families of the victims of this devastating incident.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe expresses his heartfelt prayers and support to the government and people of Jigawa during this time of tragic loss and grief,\u201d the statement added.<\/p>\n<p>According to Onanuga, President Tinubu prayed for divine comfort for the bereaved families and the peaceful repose for the souls of the departed.<\/p>\n<p>He reassured the nation that the Federal Government, in collaboration with states, is committed to the swift and comprehensive review of fuel transportation safety protocols across the country.<\/p>\n<p>He restated his directive to the Federal Roads Safety Corps to strengthen nighttime travel measures, such as increased patrols, stricter enforcement of safety regulations, and other highway safety mechanisms.<\/p>\n<p>He said those found responsible for breaches of safety standards will be held accountable, reaffirming the government\u2019s unwavering commitment to ensuring such incidents do not recur.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About Nigeria Follow Africa-Press<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. Worried by the casualties of the tanker explosion in Jigawa State, President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday dispatched the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, to lead a Federal Government delegation to the state. 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