NSE President Calls for Engineering-Driven Solutions to Tackle Petroleum Tanker Explosions in Nigeria

The President of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Engr. Margaret Aina Oguntala, FNSE, has emphasized the need for evidence-based strategies and Engineering-driven interventions to mitigate the frequent occurrence of petroleum tanker explosions across the country. This call was made during her attendance at the opening ceremony of a two-day National Workshop on Petroleum Tanker Explosions in Nigeria, organised by the Nigerian Institution of Safety Engineers (NISafetyE), - A Division of NSE The workshop, themed “The Problem of Petroleum Tanker Explosion in Nigeria – The Issues, the Challenges, and the Solutions”, was held at the National Engineering Centre (NEC), Abuja, on 27th and 28th May, 2025. The forum brought together safety Engineers, government representatives, emergency management agencies, and key industry players to deliberate on practical and policy-driven approaches to curb the alarming rate of tanker-related incidents. The workshop featured technical sessions and expert panel discussions aimed at generating actionable recommendations for enhanced transport safety and regulatory compliance. The NSE President lauded the leadership of NISafetyE for convening such a timely and relevant dialogue and reaffirmed NSE’s commitment to supporting collaborative efforts that promote public safety, infrastructure resilience, and Engineering excellence across Nigeria.