{"id":146664,"date":"2025-01-18T21:49:58","date_gmt":"2025-01-18T20:49:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/nnpcl-mourns-victims-of-tanker-explosion-in-niger-state"},"modified":"2025-01-24T19:48:25","modified_gmt":"2025-01-24T18:48:25","slug":"nnpcl-mourns-victims-of-tanker-explosion-in-niger-state","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/economy\/nnpcl-mourns-victims-of-tanker-explosion-in-niger-state","title":{"rendered":"NNPCL mourns victims of tanker explosion in Niger State"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPC Ltd, has extended its heartfelt condolences to the victims of the tragic petrol tanker explosion that occurred at Dikko-Maje Junction along the Abuja-Kaduna Road in Suleja Local Government Area of Niger State on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>During a condolence visit to the General Hospital in Sabon Wuse, Niger State, NNPC Ltd\u2019s Executive Vice President, Downstream, Mr Isiyaku Abdullahi, expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives. He offered prayers for the peaceful repose of the departed souls and wished the injured a swift and full recovery.<\/p>\n<p>The incident claimed the lives of several individuals who were attempting to scoop fuel from a fallen tanker while many others sustained varying degrees of injuries.<\/p>\n<p>Abdullahi urged the public to exercise extreme caution and avoid approaching fallen petrol tankers to prevent such heartbreaking tragedies in the future.<\/p>\n<p>He said, \u201dNNPC Ltd remains committed to the safety and well-being of all Nigerians and will continue to advocate for greater awareness of the dangers associated with fuel-related accidents.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPC Ltd, has extended its heartfelt condolences to the victims of the tragic petrol tanker explosion that occurred at Dikko-Maje Junction along the Abuja-Kaduna Road in Suleja Local Government Area of Niger State on Saturday. 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