NNPC assures Nigerians of safety amid gas pipeline break

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has assured of safety around the scene of a gas pipeline rupture along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

This was disclosed in a statement by the NNPC spokesperson, Dr Kennie Obateru stated that the pipeline break which was caused by a construction company, Julius Berger Nigeria when carrying out excavation work in the area resulted in gas leakage which was promptly contained through the efforts of NNPC Team, officials from the Lagos State Government, and other stakeholders.

However, it could be recalled that in the early hours of Wednesday, 16th of December 2020, motorist plying Lagos-Ibadan expressway were cautioned to ply the alternative route.

Also, the Managing Director of the Nigerian Gas Marketing Company (NGMC), a subsidiary of NNPC, Engr. Faruk Usman was quoted as saying that the impacted section of the pipeline has been isolated and the pipeline depressurized such that it poses no danger to the public.

The Corporation urges members of the public to go about their duties normally as all safety measures have been put in place to avert any danger, adding that repair work has commenced restoring gas supply as soon as possible.