Minister of petroleum resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, has expressed profound sympathy with the government and people of Niger State following the tragic explosion of a petrol-laden tanker at Dikko Junction along the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway yesterday.
The incident, which resulted in the loss of lives and left several others injured, was described as a heartbreaking tragedy.
In a statement yesterday, the minister extended condolences to families of those who lost their loved ones in the explosion.
“I am deeply saddened by this tragic event, and my thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families. May the souls of the departed find eternal rest, and may God grant their families the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss,” he said.
He prayed for the speedy recovery of those who sustained injuries in the accident, saying, “To the injured, I pray for their swift and complete healing. This is a time for us to stand together as a nation in solidarity with all those affected by this tragedy.”
