Tanker Fire: Akume to lead FG delegation to Jigawa

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 in response to Tuesday night’s inferno in Majia town, which claimed over 100 lives.

The government delegation will comprise the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar; the Minister of Transportation, Senator Saidu Alkali; the Corps Marshall of the Federal Roads Safety Commission (FRSC), Mr. Shehu Mohammed; and the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement (North West), Abdullahi Tanko Yakasai.

While in Jigawa, the delegation will visit the scene of the incident to assess the situation and visit injured persons in the hospital.

President Tinubu on Wednesday further directed that emergency aid, including medical supplies, food, and shelter, be extended to the 50 victims receiving treatment and others affected by the fire.

The President also joined Vice President Kashim Shettima in extending condolences to the families of the victims of the devastating incident.

While expressing support to the government and people of Jigawa during this time of tragic loss and grief, President Tinubu prayed for divine comfort for the bereaved families and peaceful repose for the souls of the departed.

He reassured that the Federal Government, in collaboration with states, is committed to the swift and comprehensive review of fuel transportation safety protocols across the country.

The President further restated 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 vowed that those found responsible for breaches of safety standards will be held accountable, reaffirming the government’s unwavering commitment to ensuring that such incidents do not recur.