STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE
PRESIDENT JONATHAN ORDERS RELIEF FOR SURVIVORS OF FUEL TANKER EXPLOSION
President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan is deeply saddened by the loss of many lives caused by an explosion resulting from the leakage of fuel from a fallen tanker at Okobe, Rivers State today.
President Jonathan is particularly distraught by the fact that once again, so many Nigerian lives have been lost in an avoidable fuel fire disaster.
The President has directed federal relief and health agencies to do everything possible to ensure that all those who survived the explosion with burns and injuries receive prompt and effective medical attention.
He conveys his sincerest condolences to the families of the victims, and the government and people of Rivers State.
Reuben Abati
Special Adviser to the President
(Media & Publicity)
July 12, 2012
