Ibadan Explosion: Media Forum demands Tinubu’s urgent intervention

A Forum of Oyo State Media Practitioners in Abuja (FOMPA) is seeking the urgent intervention of the President Bola Tinubu-led federal government in the unfortunate explosion that rocked Ibadan on Tuesday, leaving two dead and 77 injured.

The Forum, in a statement signed by its Cordinator, Bola Olagoke, on Wednesday, condoled with families of the victims and commended the Oyo state Governor, Seyi Makinde, for his prompt intervention in the disaster.

They also expressed concerns about the well-being of their fellow Oyo indigenes and residents and appealed to philanthropists accross the country to come to their aid by ameliorating the untold hardship such wanton destruction would bring on the victims.

The statement reads: “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.”