President Buhari has expressed his condolences to the families affected by the devastating explosion that occurred in Abule Ado, Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos State on Sunday, March 15th. In a statement released by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, the President also extended his sympathies to the Lagos State government and all those impacted by the tragic incident, which resulted in loss of lives, injuries, and destruction of property.
In the statement, President Buhari described the incident as a national tragedy and emphasized the need to determine the cause of the explosion, while conveying his deepest and profound sympathies to the victims, their families, and the people of Lagos State. The President emphasized the significance of any misfortune, regardless of its scale, as a tragedy to the country.
The President was saddened by the news of the unfortunate incident and highlighted the efforts being made by the NNPC to investigate the cause of the explosion. The statement also underscored President Buhari’s profound sympathies for the victims, their families, and the government and people of Lagos State.