Following the gas explosion at Baruwa Ipaja area of Lagos State, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday has commiserated with the families of the victims describing the incident as a sad memory in the life of his administration.
Sanwo-Olu expressed deep sorrow over the gas explosion that claimed lives and destroyed properties worth several millions of naira.
According to him, the government will take stiffer measures against operators of gas plants and/or any combustible items in the state to avoid future recurrence of such disaster.
”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.
”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.
”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,” he said.
Sanwo-Olu said that his administration was commitment to the safety of lives and properties of Lagosians by ensuring that operators followed strict regulations in the operations of gas plants.
