{"id":146761,"date":"2025-01-19T15:51:03","date_gmt":"2025-01-19T14:51:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/nupeng-attributes-niger-tanker-fire-accident-explosion-to-bad-roads-fuel-scooping"},"modified":"2025-01-29T22:48:17","modified_gmt":"2025-01-29T21:48:17","slug":"nupeng-attributes-niger-tanker-fire-accident-explosion-to-bad-roads-fuel-scooping","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/all-news\/nupeng-attributes-niger-tanker-fire-accident-explosion-to-bad-roads-fuel-scooping","title":{"rendered":"NUPENG attributes Niger tanker fire accident, explosion to bad roads, fuel scooping"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The leadership of the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, has attributed the tragic petroleum truck accident which occurred at Dikko Junction, Gurara Local Government of Niger State to poor state of the road and the penchant of scooping fuel from such scenes.<\/p>\n<p>The Oil and Gas Union seized the opportunity to call on the Federal Government to concentrate on repair of bad roads to prevent such incidents and to intensify efforts in sensitizirg the public about the dangers of scooping fuel from accidental situations of petroleum trucks on highways.<\/p>\n<p>It extended condolences to the families, friends and communities affected by the tragic accident.<\/p>\n<p>NUPENG\u2019s President, Williams Akporeha gave these suggestions in a condolence message he sent on Sunday, noting that the Union is deeply saddened by the loss of lives, the destruction of properties, and the injuries sustained by many in the devastating incident.<\/p>\n<p>According to NUPENG, \u201cOur thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their loved ones during this traumatic and challenging time.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Union takes this opportunity to urgently appeal to the Federal government to repair bad roads to prevent such incidents and to intensify efforts in sensitizirg the public about the dangers of scooping fuel from accidental situations of petroleum trucks on highways.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs 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.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Union is committed to continuously training and retraining our members on best driving and safety practices.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe 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.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe urge all relevant authorities to provide the necessary support and medical care to those injured and to take measures to prevent future tragedies.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMay the souls of the departed rest in peace, and may their families find the strength to bear these irreparable losses\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 leadership of the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, has attributed the tragic petroleum truck accident which occurred at Dikko Junction, Gurara Local Government of Niger State to poor state of the road and the penchant of scooping fuel from such scenes. 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