Following the collision of two trains at the Jebba bridge in which about twelve persons lost their lives, Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki on Sunday sent his condolences to the injured and families of those who lost their lives in the accident.
He called on the Nigeria Railway Corporation, NRC to quickly determine the causes of the mishap and put measures in place to prevent a reoccurrence.
In a statement signed by
Bamikole Omishore
Special Assistant ( New Media) to Senate President, Saraki said;
"As we work to improve rail system in Nigeria, we have to ensure that we pay attention to safety. Our plan is to make railway the centre of our transportation system conveying thousands of people around the country. With such a plan, the safety consideration must be top in our plan.
"It is my prayer that this kind of tragic incident will not be witnessed in Nigeria again. May Almighty Allah in His infinite mercy grant the souls of the departed eternal rest and uphold their families in this moment of grief and sorrow."
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