Following the tragic petrol tanker explosion in Majiya town, Jigawa State, which claimed over 100 lives, Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has called on the Nigerian government to consider transporting fuel via rail.
Expressing his sorrow on social media platform X, Atiku described the incident as one of many preventable tragedies involving petrol tanker explosions in Nigeria. He emphasized the need to explore safer alternatives, such as railways, for fuel transportation across the country.
In addition to urging a shift to rail, Atiku recommended enhanced safety measures, including driver training for handling flammable materials and a review of protocols for transporting petroleum and other hazardous products.
Atiku also extended his condolences to the victims and the government of Jigawa State, calling for all necessary resources to be mobilized for rescue operations and the treatment of the injured.
