Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with families of those who died, sustained injuries and affected in the building collapse at Ebute Metta area of Lagos State.
Search and rescue teams are still at the site.
The President, who is pained by this tragic incident, salutes the courage of the first responders, national and sub-national emergency agencies and compassionate Nigerians, whose immediate action in the aftermath of the collapse of the three-storey building led to the rescue of several persons, including many children.
Regrettably, the President noted that the frequency of building collapses in the country has become increasingly embarrassing.
He urged relevant state authorities to work closely with professional bodies to put a halt to these unfortunate but preventable incidents.
President Buhari wished those injured a speedy recovery and prays for divine assistance in the ongoing search and rescue operations.
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