TUNDE BOLAJI, MINNA.
The umbrella of Christian body in Niger state (CAN) has on Sunday commiserated with the Governor, Umaru Bago, and Nigerlites over the tanker explosion that claimed several lives in Dikko junction, around the Abuja-Kaduna expressway on Saturday.
This was contained in a statement issued by the State Chairman Niger State Chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Most Rev. Dr. Bulus Dauwa Yohanna, who assured the Governor that the entire Christendom is in solidarity with him in the difficult times.
According to the Chairman, who is also the Catholic Bishop of Kontagora Diocese, We are deeply saddened by the devastating incident; we stand in solidarity with the state government in this difficult time.
“To us, the explosion is worrisome, heartbreaking, and unfortunate; we specifically sympathize with the Governor and the families of the victims of the explosion.”
He further prayed to the Almighty God to grant the dead eternal rest and heal the injured.
Bishop Yohanna also commended the government’s efforts in responding to the emergency and providing support to the affected families and those still hospitalized.
