Enugu Tanker Explosion: Kalu mourns victims, condoles with State Govt
…wants FG to rehabilitate 9th mile expressway
By Tom Okpe
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Benjamin Okezie Kalu has expressed deep sadness over the fuel tanker explosion, which caused death of several people, with many, injured in Enugu State.
The horrific incident occurred on Saturday, on 9th Mile 82 Division Expressway, Ugwuonyeama section, when truck loaded with Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, otherwise, known as ‘Fuel,’ reportedly collided with some vehicles and erupted in flames, killing people.
According to Udora Orizu, SA Press Affairs to the Deputy Speaker in a statement on Sunday, Kalu, condoled families of the victims as well as Government and people of Enugu State, praying to God to grant them the fortitude to bear the loss.
He sadly recalled a similar incident which recently happened in Niger State, urging the Federal Government to urgently direct relevant authorities to complete the rehabilitation of the road and others to forestall further occurrences.
The Deputy Speaker also stressed the need for relevant authorities to provide safety measures and educate citizens to prevent such tragedies in future, wishing the injured, quick recovery.
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He also, urged relevant Government Agencies’ to provide relief materials to the bereaved, adding that the National Assembly will continue to support the Federal Government, through budgetary allocation and legislative instruments.
“I am deeply saddened by the news of fuel tanker explosion in Enugu State yesterday, Saturday, which caused death of several people, with many also, injured. This horrific incident happened just days after another tanker exploded in Niger State with over 80 people killed.
“I am concerned, it’s been one death too many. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families as well as the Government and people of Enugu State.
“I want to use this opportunity to urge the Federal Government to take immediate action of addressing the deplorable state of our roads, especially the 9th mile expressway, provide safety measures and educate citizens to help prevent such tragedies in the future. It’s our responsibility to act now and protect ourselves,” he said.
