Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Raji Fashola
The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, (SAN) has commiserated with the federal government and other people of Lagos state over the tragic tanker explosion which occurred on Thursday round Ojodu Berger.
The deadly mishap which occurred when a tanker loaded with Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) misplaced management after descending the stretch of the bridge across the Otedola Estate led to the lack of 9 lives and several other automobiles.
In a assertion signed by his Special Adviser on Communications, Hakeem Bello, Fashola expressed disappointment over the incident describing it as painful and most regrettable.
The minister, who additionally condoled with households of victims of the accident, mentioned it was a harrowing expertise to be taught that a member of the family who had gone to have interaction in productive exercise would by no means return.
“I wish to extend my sincere condolences to the Government, People of Lagos State and the families of victims who died or suffered burns in this most unwelcome development”, the minister mentioned.
While wishing survivors fast restoration, Fashola counseled the sense of obligation of the emergency service suppliers who promptly responded to deliver the resultant fireplace below management and managed the site visitors.
The minister prayed for peaceable repose for the souls of the departed victims of the accident.