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Tinubu Sends Delegation To Jigawa Following Inferno That Claimed Over 100 Lives
He said those found responsible for breaches of safety standards will be held accountable,
Abuja, Nigeria– President Bola Tinubu has directed the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, to lead a Federal Government delegation to Jigawa State in response to a devastating fire that swept through Majia town on Tuesday night, claiming the lives of over 100 individuals.
The President has also ordered that immediate emergency aid be dispatched, including medical supplies, food, and shelter for the 50 victims currently receiving treatment and others impacted by the fire.
He expressed his condolences and reassured the nation that the Federal Government, in collaboration with state authorities, is committed to conducting a comprehensive review of fuel transportation safety protocols nationwide to prevent future tragedies.
The delegation, which includes the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar; Minister of Transportation, Senator Saidu Alkali; Corps Marshall of the Federal Roads Safety Commission (FRSC), Mr. Shehu Mohammed; and Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement (North West), Abdullahi Tanko Yakasai, will visit the site of the incident and meet with injured individuals in the hospital.
A statement issued on Wednesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, emphasized the government’s commitment to supporting the victims and ensured that such a tragedy does not recur.
The statement read, “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.
“He expresses his heartfelt prayers and support to the government and people of Jigawa during this time of tragic loss and grief.
Tinubu prays for divine comfort for the bereaved families and the peaceful repose for the souls of the departed.
President Tinubu reassures the nation that the Federal Government, in collaboration with states, is committed to the swift and comprehensive review of fuel transportation safety protocols across the country.
“He restates his directive to the Federal Roads Safety Corps (FRSC) to strengthen night travel measures, such as increased patrols, stricter enforcement of safety regulations, and other highway safety mechanisms.
“He said those found responsible for breaches of safety standards will be held accountable, reaffirming the government’s unwavering commitment to ensuring such incidents do not recur,” he said.
