Lagos State Governor and Chairman of the South-West Governors Forum, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in the petrol tanker explosion that occurred on Saturday along the Ugwu Onyeama section of the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway of Enugu State.

Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a statement released on Monday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, extended his condolences to his Enugu State counterpart, Mr. Peter Mbah; the families and friends of the victims; the government; and the people of Enugu State.

He said: “The news of the devastating petrol tanker explosion at the Ugwu Onyeama section of the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway which claimed some lives, is deeply worrisome and calls for concern.

“My family, alongside the government and people of Lagos State, sympathise with Governor Peter Mbah, the government, and citizens of Enugu State, as well as victims’ family and friends, over the tragic incident.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of all the victims of the fuel tanker explosion in Enugu State. May God grant the injured a swift recovery and provide the bereaved families the strength to endure this irreparable loss. We also pray for the repose of the souls of the deceased.”