Qatar Gas Explosion: NiDCOM Confirms Nigerian Victim Discharged From Hospital

Qatar Gas Explosion: NiDCOM Confirms Nigerian Victim Discharged From Hospital
Commended Nigeria’s Ambassador to Qatar, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, for his prompt intervention
Qatari authorities said 13 people lost their lives, while 66 others sustained injuries

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has confirmed that the Nigerian injured in last week’s explosion at the Barzan Gas Supply Facility in Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar, has been discharged from hospital and is recovering.

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Eko Hot Blog reports that in a statement issued on Saturday, the Commission identified the injured Nigerian as Jubril Akorede Abdulrahman, stating that he is recuperating at accommodation provided by his employer after receiving medical treatment.

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NiDCOM also commended Nigeria’s Ambassador to Qatar, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, for his prompt intervention and close monitoring of Abdulrahman’s condition following the incident.

According to the Commission, the explosion occurred at about 10:30 p.m. local time on Sunday, June 21, at the Barzan Gas Supply Facility operated by QatarEnergy in Ras Laffan Industrial City.

QatarEnergy had earlier explained that the explosion and the fire that followed resulted from an operational accident during restart activities at the facility and was not caused by sabotage or any hostile act.

The company noted that the Barzan plant had been shut down since December 2025 for scheduled maintenance and resumed operations only two days before the incident.

Qatari authorities said 13 people lost their lives, while 66 others sustained injuries. Officials added that none of the injured victims was in life-threatening condition. Those affected included workers from several countries, including Qatar, Nigeria, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Kenya, Tanzania, India and Nepal.

Emergency response teams from QatarEnergy and the Qatar Civil Defence Service brought the fire under control, while investigations into the cause of the explosion are ongoing. Authorities also confirmed that the incident did not disrupt the country’s liquefied natural gas exports or operations at Ras Laffan Port.

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Reacting to Abdulrahman’s recovery, NiDCOM Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, expressed relief over his discharge from hospital and extended sympathy to 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 QatarEnergy to continue providing medical care and welfare support for all affected workers throughout their recovery.

She also praised Ambassador Yakubu for engaging Qatari authorities promptly and closely monitoring the Nigerian’s welfare, describing his actions as an example of effective consular support for Nigerians living abroad.

The explosion at the Barzan facility is regarded as one of Qatar’s deadliest industrial accidents in recent years. Ras Laffan Industrial City hosts one of the world’s largest liquefied natural gas processing and export hubs.

Despite the incident, QatarEnergy has assured the international community that its LNG exports and other operations remain unaffected while investigations continue.