The government of Ogun State wants motorists passing through the Lagos – Ibadan Expressway to cooperate with road safety agencies and other security officials working to restore normal flow of traffic on the expressway after the fire incident that claimed lives and property at Ogere axis of the road.
Two persons reportedly died in the inferno sparked by a tanker, loaded with Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, and 13 other vehicles were razed.
The Ogun State Deputy Governor, Mrs Noimot Salako-Oyedele who led a government’s delegation to inspect the scene of tanker explosion extended condolences to those affected by the incident and appealed to the road users to be patient.
Ogun State Deputy Governor, Mrs Noimot Salako-Oyedele (centre) with official at the scene of the explosion
She explained that the contractor handling the road construction had been mandated to provide alternative ways of diverting traffic to address the gridlock and commended the Federal Fire Service and other rescue agencies for their prompt response to prevent further loss of lives and property.
The Deputy Governor also announced that the Ministry of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs had been directed to act as the incident commander to co-ordinate all agencies towards promoting the safety of lives and property while ensuring speedy evacuation of the debris to traffic movement.
Wale Oluokun
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