NUPENG Extends Sympathy to Those Affected by Niger Tanker Blast

On Sunday, the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) expressed their condolences to the victims, their loved ones, and the communities impacted by the terrible petroleum truck accident that occurred over the weekend at Dikko Junction in Gurara Local Government, Niger State.

In a joint statement issued by General Secretary Comrade Olawale Afolabi and President Comrade Williams Akporeha, NUPENG expressed its profound sadness over the deaths, property damage, and injuries suffered by numerous individuals in this tragic event.

“During this difficult and traumatic time, our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their loved ones.”
The Union also urged the federal government to act quickly to fix the nation’s highways, pointing out that they were in poor condition.

Additionally, it directed the federal government to direct its pertinent agencies to take the lead in educating Nigerians about the risks associated with collecting fuel at the scene of gasoline tanker accidents.

“The Union takes this opportunity to urgently appeal to the federal government to repair bad roads to prevent such incidents and to intensify efforts in sensitizing the public about the dangers of scooping fuel from accidental situations of petroleum trucks on highways.

“As 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.

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“The Union is committed to continuously training and retraining our members on best driving and safety practices.

“The entire Dikko community in Niger State and the impacted families have our undying support.” We commend the emergency responders who bravely extinguished the fire and rescued many injured victims.

“We urge all relevant authorities to provide the necessary support and medical care to those injured and to take measures to prevent future tragedies.

NUPENG remarked, “May the families of the deceased find the fortitude to endure these irreversible losses, and may their souls rest in peace.”