President Bola Tinubu has expressed shock and sympathise with families of the tragic collapse building incident that occurred on Friday at Jos plateau State in Nigeria.
According to a state house press release, sign by the special advicer to president on media and publicity Ajuri Njelale, the president describes the unfortunate incident as a huge loss to the nation, as well as a devastating development – too excruciating to imagine.
The statement reads in parts:
STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE
PRESIDENT TINUBU SYMPATHIZES WITH VICTIMS OF TRAGIC BUILDING COLLAPSE IN PLATEAU STATE
President Bola Tinubu receives the news of the tragic collapse of a school building, which resulted in multiple deaths and many surviving victims in Jos, Plateau State, with profound grief.
President Tinubu describes the unfortunate incident as a huge loss to the nation, as well as a devastating development – too excruciating to imagine.
The President condoles with the bereaved families, families of all the victims, and the people and Government of Plateau State.
President Tinubu commends emergency responders, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), security agencies, and all citizens involved in the search, rescue, and resuscitation efforts.
The President assures the people of Plateau State of his fervent support at this difficult time.
Chief Ajuri Ngelale
Special Adviser to the President
(Media & Publicity)
July 12, 2024
