FG Reacts To Fatal Lagos Tanker Explosion

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo during the condolence vist to Lagos state.

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Friday visited Lagos to convey the condolences of the federal government to the state government on the tragic tanker explosion that occurred on Thursday at the Otedola Bridge which claimed lives and property.

Osinbajo, who spoke shortly after a closed-door meeting with the state Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, said the federal government was deeply saddened by the incident.

He added that President Muhammadu Buhari had delegated him to visit the state to commiserate with the people of Lagos on the unfortunate incident.

“I am here to commiserate with the government and people of Lagos State on the tragedy that occurred just yesterday. It’s a very terrible thing and all of us were deeply saddened by it. Before Mr. President left this morning, he asked me to express his sincere condolences to his Excellency and also to the people of the State. It’s a very deeply saddening event and we pray this sort of thing will never repeat itself.

“We also hope that all of those who have suffered injury will recover soon and we pray for comfort for those who lost their loved ones and properties in this very tragic event. That’s why am here,” he said.

Responding, Ambode thanked the Vice President, saying that it was a testament to the fact that the federal government was deeply concerned about the safety of lives.

“We just want to say a big thank you to President Muhammadu Buhari and also a big thank you to Mr. Vice President for finding out time to quickly commiserate with us in Lagos and also with the press statement of Mr. President who is not able to be here personally but has sent the Vice President,” he said.