Nigerian Injured In Qatar Gas Explosion – FG Confirms

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has confirmed that a Nigerian national, Jubril Akorede Abdulrahman, who was injured in a gas facility explosion in Qatar, has been discharged from hospital and is recuperating.

This was disclosed in a statement sent to NEWSNGR and signed by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols, NIDCOM.

The commission said Abdulrahman is currently recovering at accommodation provided by his employer.

The explosion occurred at the Barzan Gas Supply Facility in Ras Laffan, Qatar, on Sunday, June 21, 2026.

Nigeria’s Ambassador to Qatar, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, confirmed that the explosion happened at about 10:30pm local time at the facility operated by Qatar Energy.

At a press conference in Doha on June 22, Qatar Energy said the explosion was accidental and not an act of sabotage or hostility.

The facility had reportedly been restarted recently after a planned operational shutdown that began in December 2025.

Emergency teams from Qatar Energy and Qatar Civil Defence were deployed and brought the fire under control.

The explosion left 66 people injured, including nationals of Qatar, Nigeria, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, India and Nepal.

NiDCOM said none of the injured persons was in a life-threatening condition.

The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NiDCOM, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, expressed relief over Abdulrahman’s discharge and sympathised with others still receiving treatment.

“We are glad that Jubril Abdulrahman is recovering and in safe hands. Our prayers are with him and with everyone still receiving treatment,” she said.

Dabiri-Erewa urged Qatar Energy to sustain support for all injured workers and ensure that Abdulrahman and others affected receive adequate care throughout their recovery.

The commission commended Ambassador Yakubu for his prompt intervention and monitoring of Abdulrahman’s condition after news of the incident broke.

NiDCOM said the ambassador’s action reflected the dedicated consular service Nigerians abroad deserve.