Senate has vowed to investigate the causes of gas tanker explosion. News Rain Nigeria reports that the Senate on Wednesday gave directives to unravel the mystery behind the causes of the gas tanker explosion in the country.
Senate Vows To Investigate Gas Tanker Explosion
The Senate directed its Committee on Petroleum Downstream, Gas Resources to investigate the causes of the gas tanker explosions and report back to the Whole House in the next two weeks, as the Senate confirmed that the investigation will prevent the reoccurrence of such incident.
The Senate follows a resolution on a motion brought to the floor of the House by Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeolu (APC–Lagos West).
Senator Adeolu said: “Coming under Order 42 and 52 of the Senate Standing Rule, the lawmaker noted that on September 24, 2020, a massive gas explosion occurred at Cele Bus Stop, Iju-Ishaga in Ifako-Ijaiye LGA, Lagos State.
The Lawmaker condemned the use of tankers used for transportation of such inflammable substances, noting that the transportation firm used in transporting petroleum products should conform with the safety protocols.
Also, the Senate mandated the National Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development to pay medical bills of hospitalized victims and send relief materials.
