By ADO SALISU

The Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has conveyed its heartfelt condolences to the Federal Republic of Nigeria in the wake of a devastating tanker explosion that occurred in Jigawa State, claiming numerous lives and leaving many others injured.

In an official statement, the Embassy expressed sympathy for the victims of the tragic incident and extended its deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the Nigerian people during this difficult time, and we stand in solidarity with the affected families,” the statement read.

The explosion, which caused significant casualties and injuries, has shaken the local community and drawn widespread attention from both local and international bodies. In light of the tragedy, the Saudi Embassy also offered wishes for the swift recovery of those injured in the incident, and assured its continued support for the people of Nigeria during their time of grief.

This gesture reflects the long-standing diplomatic and humanitarian ties between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Nigeria. The embassy reaffirmed its commitment to providing any necessary assistance and cooperation in response to the tragedy, offering words of comfort to the nation as it mourns its loss.

By Sani Yusif

I was at the production unit of the Triumph Publishing Company, Kano but my keen interest in sports journalism made me to be sports writer and maintained a sports column called (Sports Eye) after my mentor Sani Muhammad Zaria transferred his service to New Nigeria newspapers in Kaduna. And when the government closed the Triumph in 2012, I was transfered to lectured DTP in the Department of Printing Technology of Kano State Polytechnic. And now that I retired, i used to visit the institution weekends for part-time lecturing.