At a sensitization programme organised by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in Jalingo on the 26th of June, 2025, the Taraba State Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), Alhaji Dahiru Modibbo, blamed the high number of checkpoints for contributing to accidents and delaying movement along major routes.
“We are the direct victims of tanker explosions, so this initiative by NEMA is commendable,” Modibbo said. He called on the Federal Government to focus more on fixing and upgrading roads to prevent recurring disasters.
Alhaji Ahmed Isa of the National Association of Transport Owners (NATO) echoed Modibbo’s concerns. He appealed to Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas to fast-track the ongoing trailer park project in Jalingo, stressing the importance of providing a safe space for articulated vehicles.
Isa said the lack of a proper parking facility leaves many trucks lining the highways, creating danger for both road users and people living nearby.
