The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Sen. Oluremi Shade Tinubu, CON has commiserated with the government and people of Niger state on the loss of lives and properties which occurred over the weekend Saturday 18th January 2025. TheMediaGood Newspaper obtained the First Lady’s condolences which was personally signed by her.
The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu said: ‘I received with sadness the news of the fuel tanker explosion which occurred on Saturday, 18th January at the Dikko Junction, Niger state where several lives were lost and many sustained injuries.’
‘I condole with the Governor, His Excellency Mohammed Umar Bago, the families and loved ones of the departed souls, the injured and the entire people of Niger State.’
She pleaded for more safety consciousness. ‘I urge everyone to please be more cautious and avoid scenes of accidents especially involving vehicles conveying inflammable substances, due to the high risks involved.’
‘My prayers are that Almighty God grant the Governor, families and loved ones of the departed the fortitude to bear this painful loss. I also pray God grants the injured, speedy recovery. God bless Niger State. God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.’