In response to a recent gas explosion on Karu Bridge in Abuja, the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) is advocating for heightened road safety measures. Following the incident, PCNGI’s leadership, alongside officials from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and the Standards Organization of Nigeria, visited the accident site to assess the situation.
This tragic event underscores the urgent need for improved safety protocols, particularly for vehicles transporting compressed natural gas. The PCNGI highlights the importance of rigorous safety standards and awareness to prevent similar incidents in the future. The call for enhanced safety aims to protect lives and ensure the secure transport of volatile materials on Nigerian roads.
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