Mathew Amaechi
The Federal Government has swiftly responded to the presidential directive issued by President Bola Tinubu, transferring victims of Saturday’s devastating tanker explosion in Suleja, Niger State, to top-tier medical facilities for enhanced treatment.
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, confirmed in a statement on Monday that 20 victims have been relocated to the Gwagwalada Specialist Hospital, while two others are receiving care at the Federal Medical Centre in Jabi, Abuja.
“All the patients were accompanied by a nurse and family members to the designated referral centers to ensure seamless care,” the minister added in the statement by his media aide, Rabiu Ibrahim.
He stated that the Niger State government has expressed gratitude to the Federal Government for its prompt and effective response to this unfortunate incident.
“The Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide timely updates to Nigerians,” the minister assured.