President Bola Tinubu has received 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.
Tinubu, in a statement by his media aide, Ajuri Ngelale described the unfortunate incident as a huge loss to the nation, as well as a devastating development – too excruciating to imagine.
The President condoled with the bereaved families, families of all the victims, and the people and Government of Plateau State.
He commended emergency responders comprising 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 assured the people of Plateau State of his fervent support at this difficult time.
LEADERSHIP reported that some students and staff of St. Academy School at Busa Buji, Jos North local government area of Plateau State lost their lives on Friday when a two-storey building in the school collapsed at the time students were writing their promotional examinations.
