The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic petrol tanker explosion that resulted in the deaths of over 150 Nigerians and left many injured in Majiya Town, Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State.
A statement issued on Thursday by Debo Ologunagba, National Publicity Secretary, noted that “this is another sad commentary on the wave of calamitous events that have befallen our nation due to worsening infrastructure, economic hardship, and social disorientation over the last nine years.”
The PDP expressed its sadness that innocent and heavily deprived Nigerians, especially youths and breadwinners of families, continue to bear the ugly brunt of misgovernance in our country.
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The party called on the Federal Government to investigate both the remote and immediate causes of the explosion and to implement urgent measures to ensure safer transportation, thereby preventing the recurrence of such tragic incidents in our nation.
The PDP commended the efforts and courage of the police, firefighters, and other Nigerians who helped extinguish the fire and rescue some of the victims.
The main opposition party commiserated with the government and people of Jigawa State and prayed to God to grant a speedy recovery to the injured and fortitude to the families of the deceased during this difficult time.
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