The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, has commiserated with the management of Matrix Energy Limited, over the sad news of the explosion that rocked the gas section of the company’s Tank Farm at Ifiekporo in Warri, Delta State, Friday July 8, resulting in loss of lives and properties.
In a statement signed by the National President and General-Secretary of NUPENG, Comrade (Prince) Williams Akporeha and Comrade Afolabi Olawale, respectively, the union, said, it: “Is greatly saddened by the sad news of the explosion that rocked the gas section of Matrix Energy Tank Farm, resulting in loss of lives and properties on Friday, 8th July, 2022, at Ifiekporo in Warri, Delta State.
“We commiserate with families of those that died from this very unfortunate accident”.
The statement obtained by Fresh Angle International today, Tuesday July 12, from the twitter handle of Matrix Energy, added: “We pray that the Almighty God grant the families of the deceased the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss of their loved ones.
“As a Trade Union organization, we have no other option at this critical time than to use this very painful incident to further call on all employers of Labour most especially in the Oil and Gas industry to place greater premium on safety in all workplaces and ensure adequate and regular training for all personnel on health and safety.
“Prevention of industrial accident, should be of highest priority at all times.
“We wish the injured quick recovery and the management of Matrix Energy, God's guidance and support at this very trying time as well”.
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