The President of Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), Comrade Williams, has expressed shock and sadness over the devastating tanker explosion that has reportedly claimed over 86 lives of innocent people.
In a statement signed by the President, Comrade Williams Akporeha and the General Secretary, Comrade Afolabi Olawale, made available to LEADERSHIP NUPENG extended its sympathy with the government and all those affected by the explosion.
According to the duo, NUPENG is affected by the incident at Dikko Junction, Gurara, a local government area.
“The leadership and members of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) extend our heartfelt condolences to the families, friends, and communities affected by the tragic petroleum truck accident at Dikko Junction, Gurara Local Government, Niger State, on Saturday 18th, January 2025.
“We are deeply saddened by the loss of lives, the destruction of properties, 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.”
NUPENG, who blamed the incident on bad roads, said, “We want to use this opportunity to urgently appeal to the Federal government to repair bad roads to prevent such incidents and to intensify efforts in sensitising the public about the dangers of scooping fuel from accidental situations of petroleum trucks on highways.
“As a responsible organisation, 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.”
