Lagos building collapse: Buhari sad, sympathises with family

Lagos building collapse: Buhari sad, sympathises with family

Lagos building collapse: Buhari sad, sympathises with family

Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja

President Muhammadu Buhari has said he is extremely saddened by the collapse of a building housing a school in Ita Faji area of Lagos, which left fatalities, particularly of school children.

This is even as he charged the Lagos State government to do all that is needful, so that such tragic developments do not recur in future.

Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, in a statement, said Buhari extended his sympathies to the parents and relations of the deceased, wishing them God’s comfort. He also wished the injured speedy and complete recovery.

President Buhari also commiserated with the government and the people of Lagos State, and pledged assistance of the Federal government as might be required by the state.

Buhari said: “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 succour, “he said.

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