Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed deep sorrow over the petrol tanker explosion that occurred last Saturday along the Ugwu Onyeama section of the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway, claiming multiple lives.
In a statement issued on Monday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, Sanwo-Olu extended heartfelt condolences to his Enugu State counterpart, Governor Peter Mbah, and the people of Enugu State. He described the incident as a heartbreaking tragedy that calls for national concern.
“The news of the devastating petrol tanker explosion at the Ugwu Onyeama section of the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway, which claimed some lives, is deeply worrisome and calls for concern,” Sanwo-Olu said in his message.
The Lagos Governor also sympathized with the families and friends of the victims, offering prayers for their healing and comfort. He wished the injured a speedy recovery and prayed for divine strength for the bereaved families.
“May God grant the injured swift recovery and provide the bereaved families the strength to endure this irreparable loss. We also pray for the repose of the souls of the deceased,” the Governor added.
