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*PTD Mourns Enugu Tanker Explosion Victims, Pleads For Rehabilitation Of Bad Roads, Stakeholders Engagement*
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By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
The Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) Branch of Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has expressed sadness over the tragic tanker explosion at the Ugwu-Onyeama axis of the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway that claimed lives.
It would be recalled that the incident happened Saturday morning, January 25, 2025 around 11:30 a.m. when a fuel-laden tanker overturned while navigating the hilly, deplorable and busy expressway.
The PTD National Chairman, Comrade Lucky Osesua made this reaction on Monday, January 27, 2025 at the exit door of the Federal High Court FCT, Abuja when accosted by some journalists.
Osesua, who initially did not want to talk but was persuaded by the newmen eventually spoke very briefly, but later pleaded for understanding that he needed to attend another meeting at the city centre.
The PTD Chair was in company of his lawyers and other National excos including Comrade Dayyabu Garga, Comrade (Chief) Peter Muodebelu, fondly called ONWA, Comrade (Dr) Humble Obinna Power, Comrade Olabisi Akinlolu etc.
Osesua noted that the horrible incident was unfortunate and very heartbreaking, while also appealing to both State and Federal Governments to intensify efforts to fix all bad portions of the roads across the country to avoid recurrence of accidents which can claim lives and render citizens incapacitated.
The Union leader also used the opportunity to express his heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims and the government of Enugu State including the governor, His Excellency Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, adding that the incident was a reminder of the need to enhance safety measures to prevent such tragedies in the future.
“When I received the news on Saturday, I quickly called all my executives to put all necessary machinery in motion to mitigate the collateral damage the incident could have on the community and other road users, and I must commend Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah for visiting the accident scene and promising support for the victims. This is highly commendable. The Enugu State Fire and Rescue Service operatives were also very professional, patriotic and committed in helping to put out the inferno in the nick of time.
“Meanwhile, I am also using this opportunity to beg the State Governments and the Federal Government, especially the Federal Ministry of Works to intensify their efforts in fixing all bad portions of our roads across the country, this will truly help to ensure safety of lives and properties.
“On our part as critical stakeholders we would ensure that maximum safety standards are not compromised and that is what we have always been doing and known for, we won’t relent in doing this. It will also not be out of place for our government and other relevant authorities to implement additional safety measures and I must emphasize again on rehabilitation of our roads, including safety of tanker drivers who are often attacked by criminals whilst discharging their legitimate duties. PTD and their mother Union NUPENG will continue to work tirelessly with every agency saddled with the responsibility of enhancing safety, security and enforcement of law on the road for our overall good.”
The PTD leader further prayed that the good Lord would grant the souls of the departed eternal rest in His kingdom.
No fewer than five suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists has been reportedly killed in a premature explosion while assembling explosives in Marte Local Government Area of Borno State.
According to Zagazola Makama, a counter insurgency reporter, the terrorists who died in the explosion include an alleged medical officer and four improvised explosive device (IED) specialists.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at Maina Daya Village, located between Sabon Tumbu and Jubilaram, about 29 kilometres east of Monguno.
According to the sources, the explosion killed Usman Dan Fulani, described as an ISWAP medical officer, alongside two foreign Arab IED technicians and two ISWAP bomb-making experts.
The sources said the incident occurred while the terrorists were allegedly preparing improvised explosive devices for deployment, suggesting the group was planning further attacks along key military supply routes in the Sector 1 area of Operation HADIN KAI.
The Clerk to the National Assembly (CNA), Kamoru Ogunlana has described the 2026 House of Representatives Open Week as a vital platform for deepening democratic governance, promoting transparency and strengthening the relationship between Parliament and the Nigerian people.
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 2026 House of Representatives Open Week in Abuja, the CNA, on behalf of the National Assembly Management, welcomed dignitaries from across the country and commended the leadership of the House for sustaining an initiative that has become a symbol of parliamentary openness and public engagement.
The event attracted a wide range of stakeholders, including the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, members of the judiciary, lawmakers, representatives of the executive arm of government, diplomats, traditional rulers, religious leaders, civil society organisations, development partners and members of the media.
The event attracted a wide range of stakeholders, including the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, members of the judiciary, lawmakers, representatives of the executive arm of government, diplomats, traditional rulers, religious leaders, civil society organisations, development partners and members of the media.
According to the CNA, the Open Week has evolved into one of the most significant expressions of democratic participation in Nigeria, providing citizens with an opportunity to understand legislative processes and directly engage with their elected representatives.
He noted that the House of Representatives occupies a unique position within Nigeria’s democratic framework as the chamber with the broadest representation of the people, drawing members from every federal constituency across the country.
“The House serves as the closest legislative institution to the people, translating local aspirations into national policies and legislation,” he said.
A leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress and former Chief Whip of the Senate, Sir. Rowland Owie, has expressed dissatisfaction over the change of the name of the party’s candidate for the Edo South senatorial district in the 2027 general election.
The Independent National Electoral Commission portal had the picture of Sunny Aguebor as the senatorial candidate while it had the name Epelle-Asemota Bridgitte Osayuki as the candidate.
Reacting to the development in a telephone interview, Owie said Aguebor emerged as the candidate of the party in a primary election monitored by the INEC and alleged that a national officer of the party may be responsible for the current development.
Owie declared the development as fraud that would not stand, noting that Aguebor is the Edo South Senatorial candidate.
He said, “The truth is fraud cannot stand. The duly nominated candidate for Edo South NDC is Sunny Aguebor.
His primary election was monitored by the INEC and we have the CTC of his nomination from INEC.
“The party uploaded the information to INEC portal. What they were trying to do is to put that lady’s name but they couldn’t remove Aguebor’s picture.
“Whoever did it is a criminal, it is because we want peace in the party otherwise such a person should have been arrested. It is a criminal act. The NDC is a corrective party, we can’t be part of fraud.
“We have written to the INEC to make the necessary corrections. The person behind the fraud is a leader in the South South and we can get him arrested for forgery.”
When contacted, the state chairman of the party, David Olukoga said the party was still working with the INEC over the issue.
“Those are social media issues, when we are ready, we will publish our lists, we are not done with INEC, when we are done, they will give us our list and we will publish them,” he added.
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