A devastating tanker explosion on the Ilorin-Jebba expressway in Kwara State on Friday has sparked concerns about Nigeria’s road infrastructure. The incident, which claimed over 60 lives, was caused by a collision between a tanker conveying 33,000 litres of petrol and a truck loaded with fertilizer.
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has urged the Federal Government to prioritize improving existing road infrastructure over building new ones.
In a post on X on Friday, Obi stated that the deplorable condition of Nigeria’s roads is responsible for a greater percentage of road accidents.
