Updated March 14, 2019President Muhammadu Buhari has said that he is extremely saddened by the collapse of a building housing a school in Itafaaji area of Lagos, which left fatalities, particularly of small children.
The President in a statement by his media aide, Femi Adesina, sympathized with the parents and relations of the deceased, wishing them God’s comfort.Lagos Building Collapse: A Black Wednesday At ItaHe commiserated with the government and good people of Lagos State and pledged assistance of the Federal Government as may be required by the state.
“It touches one to lose precious lives in any kind of mishap, particularly those so young and tender. May God grant everyone affected by this sad incident fortitude and succor,”He charged the Lagos State government to do all that is needful so that such tragic developments do not recur in future.
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Stop commiserating, do somtin. Heads should roll over this incompetence
It is rather unfortunate that such happened to innocent children.
Commissary President..... everywhere trail of tragedy.
Some houses should be marked for structural re-engineering. It was originally bungalow because it’s situated in market areas, they changed it to shops and upstairs of 2, 3 levels who approved the plan?
This isn't your country Jubril.
This is not the solution!! Fix up
He should visit the site, he came to Lagos to have a mandate. They deserve his respect. Remember, if this happen in election week he will speed up to the site for political propaganda. We should value life.
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