Atiku Calls For Review Of Transportation Mode For Petroleum Products

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for a review of the mode for transportation of petroleum products in Nigeria.

In a statement on his X handle on Wednesday, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), said the country must explore rail transportation to move flammable products such as petrol and diesel across the country.

He also commiserated with victims of a tanker explosion in Majiya town in the Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State.

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Atiku said, “The incident in Jigawa is one too many involving tragic petrol tanker explosions in the country.

“It is about time we explored other means, like rail, for transporting petroleum products around the country.

“It is also pertinent to train drivers involved in the transportation of flammable products and review the protocol for the transportation of petroleum products and other inflammable products.

“I wish to share my grief with the people and government of Jigawa State and ask for an expeditious rescue and control operation. No resource should be spared in treating the injured.

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“I also sympathize with families that have lost dear ones to this tragic incident and pray that they be comforted and that the deceased find eternal rest.”

Over 140 victims of the petrol tanker explosion were buried on Wednesday.

About 90 other victims of the ugly incident are currently in pain in various hospitals in the state receiving treatment.