Segun Fagbemi,Ilorin.
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has expressed its sadness over the tanker explosion in Katcha Local Government area of Niger State following the media reports that 38 persons were feared killed.
The Forum sent its heartfelt condolences to the people and government of Niger State, especially the families of the victims and the state Governor Mohammed Bago.
“Our sympathies are with every family that is affected in this unfortunate incident. We commend all the emergency responders for their humanitarian assistance to the victims,” according to a statement by the NGF Chairman AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.
“This disaster again calls attention to safety issues in every aspect of our life. This is particularly important in how combustible items are stored and transported at every stage.”