Northern Governors express sadness over Jigawa tanker explosion

Northern States Governors Forum (NSGF) has expressed sorrow over the tragic petrol tanker explosion that occured in Jigawa State, killing numerous persons and leaving several others injured.

The chairman of the forum and governor of Gombe State, Inuwa Yahaya, made the expression in a press release by his Director General press affairs, Isma’ila Uba Misilli on Wednesday.

He condoled Jigawa State governor, Umar Namadi, and the families of the victims over the tragedy.

Governor Inuwa described the incident as deeply saddening, emphasising the need for stricter safety measures and public awareness to prevent future occurrences.

“This unfortunate event underscores the urgent need for comprehensive safety measures to prevent similar tragedies.

“Authorities must implement stricter regulations governing fuel transportation and storage to minimise risks while public awareness campaigns are equally essential to educate citizens about the dangers of approaching accident sites, particularly those involving hazardous materials like petroleum products”., he advised.