FROM MIJINYAWA BABA- UTHMAN,MINNA
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Niger state chapter has on Sunday commiserated with the Farmer Governor, Rt. Hon. Umaru Bago and Nigerlites over the tanker explosion that claimed several lives in Dikko junction, around the Abuja-Kaduna expressway on Saturday.
In a statement, Chairman Niger state Chapter of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Most Rev. Dr. Bulus Dauwa Yohanna assured the Governor that the entire Christendom is in solidarity with him in the difficult times.
According to the Chairman who is also the Catholic Bishop of Kontagora Diocese “we are deeply saddened by the devastating incident, we stand in solidarity with the state government in this difficult time.
“To us, the explosion is worrisome, heartbreaking and unfortunate; we specifically sympathise with the Governor, the families of the victims of the explosion.”
He further prayed the Almighty God to grant the dead eternal rest and heal the injured.
Bishop Yohanna also commended the government's efforts in responding to the emergency and providing support to the affected families and those still hospitalised.
