Gov. Sanwo-olu Expresses Deep Sorrow Over Baruwa Gas Explosion.

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-olu, has condoled with the Families and victims of the Baruwa Gas explosion that occured in Lagos State on Thursday.

The Governor expressed deep sorrow over the gas explosion that claimed lives and destroyed properties worth several millions of naira.

In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Gboyega Akosile, the Governor said;

”The gas explosion this morning has left a sour taste in my mouth.

“It is a reminder of the dark episode of March this year at Abule Ado Soba when innocent lives were lost to gas explosions of monumental proportion and properties destroyed.

I really can’t believe that we would witness another such incident, no matter how little.about:blank

”I wish to therefore register my heartfelt condolences to the families of those that lost their loved ones in the fire. I pray that God grant their souls eternal rest.

”The reports I got showed that the explosion could have been avoided if the operators of the gas plant had adhered to safety guidelines.

“Lives would have been saved and properties too would not have been affected.” 

The explosion occurred early on Thursday and according to the Governor the gas emission has been identified and curtailed.

He described the incident as a sad memory in the life of the administration. And added that the preliminary and final reports on the cause of the explosion suggested negligence on the part of the gas plant operators.

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