President Bola Tinubu has ordered a high-level delegation to visit Jigawa following the fatal tanker explosion that claimed 140 lives.
President Bola Tinubu has ordered a “high-level” federal government delegation to visit Jigawa after the fatal tanker explosion that claimedBayo Onanuga, Tinubu’s special adviser, information and strategy, said in a statement on Wednesday that George Akume, the secretary to the government of the federation , will lead the delegation.
Onanuga said the delegation will visit the scene of the incident to assess the situation and visit survivors in the hospital.He added the president also directed that emergency aid, including medical supplies, food, and shelter, be extended to some 50 victims receiving treatment and others affected by the fire.
“The president, with a heavy heart, joins the vice-president in extending his deepest condolences to the families of the victims of this devastating incident,” Onanuga said.“He expresses his heartfelt prayers and support to the government and people of Jigawa during this time of tragic loss and grief.
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