A devastating explosion rocked a Mobil fuel station near the Airport Hotel on Obaferni Awolowo Way, Ikeja, Lagos, on Thursday, sending shockwaves through the community.
The incident has left many residents in a state of panic, with speculation rife about the cause of the blast.
In a swift response, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has moved to allay fears, stating that the explosion is unrelated to the recently launched compressed natural gas (CNG) station in the area. According to NNPC spokesman Olufemi Soneye, “The reported explosion at a filling station in Ikeja, Lagos, has nothing to do with the recently commissioned NNPC Gas Marketing Ltd (NGML)/NIPCO Compressed Natural Gas Stations.”
Soneye further clarified that the CNG station was not affected by the explosion, emphasizing that “all NGML facilities in Lagos, including pipelines, metering stations, above-ground installation, and CNG facilities are in safe operating condition.” The NNPC Ltd’s prompt response aims to reassure the public and prevent misinformation about the incident.
