By IKENNA OSUOHA

The House of Representatives has moved to enforce regulatory rules for location of gas stations across the country to prevent frequent explosions.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the resolution followed a motion of urgent national importance moved by Rep. Samuel Adedayo during plenary on Wednesday.

Adedayo, who represents Apapa Federal Constituency in Lagos State, expressed the regret over the recent explosion in his constituency which, he said, caused huge losses.

He said that the gas explosion occurred in the early hours of Tuesday on Adeleye Street in Apapa.

The lawmaker said that the explosion took place at a site where construction activities were ongoing, leading causing extensive damage to nearby structures as well as huge financial losses.

He also said that the incident caused serious injuries of varying degrees to five individuals, one of whom was a student who was on his way to school.

Adedayo expressed concern about the recurring incidence of gas explosions in such high density, low-income residential areas and the attendant huge loss of lives and property.

He, however, urged the house to mandate the regulatory bodies to be stricter in the enforcement of location rules for gas stations across the country.

The lawmaker also urged the lower chamber to mandate the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and other relevant agencies to urgently provide relief materials to the victims of the gas explosion. (NAN)

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