Friday, 31 July 2015

Gov Lalong constitute panel to investigate Chlorine gas disaster


The Plateau State Governor Barr. Simon Lalong has constituted an administrative panel to look in to the circumstances the lead to the Chlorine Gas leakage that explored on the 25 July, 2015 in the state capital.


The Chlorine Gas accident at the state owned Water Treatment Plant on Saturday 25 July,2015 claimed the lives of 8 and 101 persons were hospitalized in various hospitals in the state capital.


The administrative panel made up of eleven members has a Former Director of Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) Engr. Jimmy Cheto as Chairman.


According to the Secretary to the State Government, Rufus Bature, who inaugurated the panel on behalf of Governor Lalong said, “the constitution of this Committee is to investigate the real cause of the gas explosion and proffer solutions to guide against future re-occurrence and ensure industrial safety at the treatment plant.”


The SSG said, “The work of the panel is technical in nature which is why members are drawn from various professionals fields”


The committee were given four weeks to submit their report to government.


Chairman of the Panel Engr. Jimmy Cheto promised to deliver assignment within the time frame given them and in accordance with the terms of reference.





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