A Forum of Oyo State Media Practitioners in Abuja (FOMPA) has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to urgently intervene in the unfortunate explosion that occurred on Tuesday in Ibadan.
The explosion Tuesday night explosion led to loss of lives and property worth billions of Naira.
The Forum, in a condolence message signed by its Interim Coordinator, Bode Olagoke, condoled the families of the victims and also commended Governor Seyi Makinde-led government for his prompt intervention in the disaster.
It said: “As a Forum and the voice of our people in Oyo State, we hereby condemn the unwholesome action of the few which caused the dastard explosion in Bodija area of Ibadan which affected the lives and property of our peace-loving people in Oyo State.
“We seize this medium to sincerely express our condolences to the families of the affected persons and we pray for quick recovery of the injured ones.
“We also commend the quick intervention of Governor Seyi Makinde. The Governor’s visit to the scene is encouraging and his promise to pay the medical bills of the injured is also commended.
“We, however, using this medium to call on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to show concern, direct urgent intervention and help the victims to rebuild their lives because the core function of a government is the security and well-being of the people.
“We also appeal to philanthropists across Nigeria and beyond to come to the aid of our people to reduce the burden and hardship this explosion could bring on our peace-loving people in Oyo State.”