Osesua Led-PTD Nationwide Management Commiserates With Agbor Tanker Explosion Victims

The Nationwide management of Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) Department of NUPENG has commiserated with the households of the victims, in addition to the Authorities of Delta State, affected by the unlucky tanker explosion.

PTD expressed this in a heartfelt assertion collectively signed by its Nationwide Chairman, Comrade Fortunate Osesua, his two deputies, Comrade Dayyabu Garga, Comrade (Chief) Monday Moudebelu (ONWA) and the Nationwide Secretary, Comrade (Dr) Humble Obinna Energy on Monday in Abuja.

The Union leaders who conveyed their condolences to the folks of Delta State, said that their ideas and prayers had been with the affected households and the residents of the state at a time when the celebration of the brand new 12 months was nonetheless on.

It’s recalled that the unlucky incident occurred in Agbor, Ika South Native Authorities Space, the place at the very least 5 individuals reportedly died, and properties had been destroyed when a tanker carrying petrol misplaced management and burst into flames Sunday afternoon.

The PTD management additional applauded the Delta State Authorities particularly the Governor and Deputy Governor for not solely commiserating with the victims and visiting the accident scenes, however for displaying dedication to compensate these affected and giving assurance to hold out remedial works on the broken space.

“Your Excellencies, the Governor and Deputy Governor of Delta State, you’ve gotten exhibited laudable indicators of excellent management by giving a message of hope and sympathizing with your entire Ika neighborhood, particularly the victims, and the households of the victims. You might have written your names in gold and posterity can be variety to you,” PTD mentioned.

The Tanker Drivers equally defined that such incidents underscored the significance of creating the street infrastructure adequate for street customers particularly for the hardworking tanker drivers who’re toiling day and evening to make sure the availability and distribution of petroleum merchandise throughout the nation.

They, nevertheless, urged all street customers to train warning and to all the time await the FRSC’s emergency and rescue operatives to deal with any such emergencies while additionally placing into cognizance security precautions. This, they mentioned, was as a result of the Tankers contained extremely inflammable substances, which may end in extreme accidents and fatalities.

PTD additionally affirmed that its members throughout the 4 zones of the nation have redoubled their dedication to make sure that all tankers strictly adhere to the really helpful security requirements earlier than being allowed to load petroleum merchandise, stressing that there can be no sacred cows.

The Union leaders additionally assured that they won’t relaxation on their oars to deepen security measures and as nicely collaborate successfully with related stakeholders in constructing a symbiotic relationship that may hold Nigeria roads protected for one and all.