Tinubu orders NOA to launch campaign on dangers of fuel scooping after Niger tanker explosion 

In a statement issued on Sunday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, President Tinubu expressed deep sorrow over the tragic incident. He extended heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims, as well as the government and people of Niger State.

Onanuga said “The President has mandated the National Orientation Agency to initiate a nationwide educational campaign. This campaign will raise public awareness about the severe risks and environmental dangers of scooping fuel from fallen tankers.” 

Tinubu mourned the victims and expressed his condolences to the families affected, as well as to the government and people of Niger State. He stressed the tragic and preventable nature of the incident, as many victims were those scooping Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from the overturned tanker.

The President also directed the provision of comprehensive medical care to the injured and instructed security and road safety authorities to implement measures to avert similar incidents.

Tinubu strongly advises all citizens to exercise caution and avoid approaching accident sites, especially those involving fuel-laden vehicles, due to their highly explosive nature.

The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) earlier confirmed that 86 people lost their lives in the horrific tanker explosion that occurred at Dikko Junction in the Gurara Local Government Area.

Governor Umaru Bago gave the directive when he visited the scene of the explosion around Dikko Junction, Gurara Local Government Area of Niger State.