Following the directive of President Bola Tinubu for the swift transfer of victims of the Suleja fuel tanker explosion to tertiary medical centres for enhanced medical attention, 20 patients have been admitted to Gwagwalada Specialist Hospital in Abuja, according to the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris.
Alhaji Idris also informed that two additional patients have been transferred to the Federal Medical Centre, Jabi, Abuja.
He said all the patients were accompanied by a nurse and family members to the designated referral centres to ensure seamless care.
in a statement by his Special Assistant, Media,Rabiu Ibrahim, Alhaji Idris said that the Niger State Government has expressed gratitude to the Federal Government for its prompt and effective response to this unfortunate incident.
He said the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide timely updates to Nigerians.
President Tinubu had directed the immediate transfer of victims of the recent tanker explosion from Suleja General Hospital to tertiary health facilities to ensure they receive prompt and enhanced medical care.
The Minister made the disclosure in Suleja, Niger State, on Sunday, when he led a high-powered Federal Government delegation, including the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Nentawe Yilwatda, and some heads of agencies, to carry out an assessment of the situation and to condole with the government and people of Niger State over the recent tanker explosion at Dikko Junction in Suleja.
Daily post/ Deborah Ige
