Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has said that the “stricter rules” on gas and petroleum operators need to be widespread & faster.

The governor said this in reaction to the gas explosion which happened at Iyana Ipaja on Thursday.

Sharing on his official Twitter handle, Sanwo-Olu said:

“My heart breaks at the gas explosion today which is a sign that the stricter rules we are implementing for gas and other petroleum operators need to be widespread & faster.

“Medical intervention is happening at the Gbagada General Hospital while rescue operations continue.

“For the families of those we have lost due to this explosion, no words are enough to express how sad and regretful we feel but may the souls of your loved ones rest in peace.”

My heart breaks at the gas explosion today which is a sign that the stricter rules we are implementing for gas and other petroleum operators need to be widespread & faster.

Medical intervention is happening at the Gbagada General Hospital while rescue operations continue.

— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) October 8, 2020