The Lagos State Government on Monday, March 16th, has set up N2 billion relief fund to help the victims of Sunday explosion in the Abule Ado area of the state.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu who visited the scene of the explosion on Monday also revealed that the state government has set up a fact-finding committee headed by the deputy governor, Dr Kadiri Hamzat, to investigate the incident. He also stated that he gave the committee two weeks to submit its report on the explosion that claimed about 17 lives and destroyed valuables.
He said the state government have donated N250 million to the fund and solicited for support from all Nigerians including private sectors. He made known that the fund will be used to pay medical bills of victims, support displaced citizens among others.
He also stated that in less than 90 days to the new year, the state government is already battling two emergencies which were not planned and budgeted for and has made soliciting supports from well-meaning citizens inevitable.
The governor said bank accounts had been opened with Polaris Bank, 4030017510, Zenith Bank 10171845716, GT Bank 0568615688 for concerned Nigerians and organizations to make donations.
After observing the scene of the Abule Ado explosion site, Governor Sanwo-Olu described the environ as a war-torn zone, he said he would be with President Muhammadu Buhari later on Monday to brief him on the magnitude of damage caused by the explosion.
He advised the residents to move away from the area while rescue operations continue, stating that, “we are working with NEMA, NNPC and other agencies to make life easier for everyone affected in the tragic incident at Abule Ado, which claimed lives and caused extensive property damage. I offer my condolences to everyone affected.”
