Abeokuta gas explosion: Abiodun commiserates with victims
The governor, who conveyed his condolence in a statement
signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Kunle Somorin, on Thursday, also
said a stakeholders’ meeting has been summoned to discuss the
development on Friday.
The stakeholders’ meeting, which is part of the measures
being taken to find a lasting solution to the problem, will have in
attendance dealers, cylinder manufacturers and retailers in that sector.
The governor, however, warned that anyone found guilty
of selling adulterated gas products or violating safety protocols in the
state would be visited with the full weight of the law.
Abiodun, who according to the statement has been in
consultations with Federal authorities to find a solution to the recent
incidents, said no stone will be left unturned to stop such development.
Meanwhile, he has directed law enforcement agencies,
environmental and safety personnel to move round all the nooks and
crannies of the state to investigate and bring to book those found
culpable of any sharp practices or negligence that could have caused the
gas explosions.
The governor also warned business owners against
violating safety protocols guiding the location of businesses in
residential areas as they would be prosecuted if they are caught.
