Onitsha Fire Outbreak: Buhari Reacts, Charges Transport Ministry, FRSC On Road Safety

The President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday has expressed sadness over the Onitsha Fire Outbreak that took the life of a mother and her child in Onitsha, Anambra State

Oct 17, 2019 - 08:33

Onitsha fire outbreak

President Muhammadu Buhari has sympathized with the residents of Onitsha, Anambra State over their loss.

Buhari called on the Ministry of Transport under the leadership of Rotimi Amaechi, the Federal Road Safety Commission and other stakeholders to ensure safety standards are adhered to on Nigerian roads.

Earlier, it was reported that a truck loaded with petroleum product had exploded at Upper Iweka, Onitsha in Anambra State.

The truck lost control and rammed into the wall of the popular Toronto Hospital at Upper-Iweka before exploding.

The incident was confirmed by the State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Haruna Mohammed.

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Reacting to the incident, Buhari’s Media Aide, Garba Shehu quoted the president as saying: “I am profoundly touched by the sight of the charred remains of an innocent mother and her child who are victims of this tragedy.

“I also extend my sympathies to other victims of the explosion whose houses, shops and other property were destroyed in the mishap.”

Continuing the President said“while I express sadness over this tragedy, I must at the same time call for urgent action on the part of those concerned to stem these frequent fatal disasters on public roads.”

“Safety precautions and routine maintenance are taken for granted by vehicle owners.”

“I call on the Ministry of Transport, the Federal Road Safety Commission and other stakeholders to urgently address the issue of safety standards in the country, with a view to stemming the embarrassing frequency of these tragedies