A block of six classrooms which collapsed at Eghereka Primary School, Ewu town in Ughelli South local government area of Delta State has killed a pupil and injured three others.
According to reports, the dilapidated building collapsed during a heavy downpour, whereby the Primary 2 pupil, Ojiyovwin Salvation, unfortunately lost his life, while three others were injured. Prompt efforts led to the rescue of the other pupils.
The block of six classrooms which was without a roof has not been in use.
Meanwhile, Delta State governor, Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has sent condolences to the family of the pupil who died.
The commiseration was contained in a statement by his chief press secretary, Festus Ahon, who described the incident as most unfortunate.
“We have just received a report of an unfortunate incident. The governor commiserates with the family of the deceased pupil, the management and staff of the school as well as other pupils injured in the unfortunate incident,” he said.
While appreciating prompt efforts that led to the quick rescue of the injured pupils, Governor Oborevwori said the local government council chairman, Dr Lucky Avweromre has visited the scene with a view to providing necessary support to the surviving victims of the building collapse and also visited family of the deceased pupil.
He stated that words were inadequate to fully comfort the grieving family over their sad loss and prayed that the Almighty God would grant the families, the school and the community the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss and that God’s consoling presence would comfort them in these trying times.
