Plateau gov mourns students killed in school building collapse 

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has sympathised wiyh the families of students and staff of St. Academy School, Jos, who lost their loved ones in the collapse of a two-storey school building behind St. Murumba, Busa Buji, in Jos North Local Government Area of the state.

In a statement issued on Friday by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Gyang Bere, the governor said he received the heartbreaking news with grief and sorrow, describing the tragedy as unfortunate.

He stated that nothing can be more painful and heart-wrenching than the incident.

The statement read, “The governor appreciated the timely intervention of the search and rescue team, as well as members of the public who rushed to the school premises to assist in evacuating some of the surviving students and staff.

“He directed the relevant government agencies, including the National Emergency Management Agency and Plateau State Emergency Management Agency, to provide necessary support to the surviving victims of the building collapse.

“Governor Mutfwang expressed deep regret that the students were trapped while writing their promotion examination and extended his condolences to the grieving mothers who lost their children in the unfortunate incident.

“Highlighting the significance and broader purpose of Executive Order 003, recently signed into law, Governor Mutfwang clarified that its intent is to safeguard citizens from such disasters, prevent Jos from deteriorating into a slum, and ensure compliance with building regulations in line with the Greater Jos Master Plan.”

Mutfwang further stated that,  “Words cannot fully comfort the grieving families over their immense loss. He prayed that the God of all comfort will continue to console and uphold them during this difficult period.”

“He prayed that the Almighty God will grant the families, the school, and the extended community the fortitude to endure this irreplaceable loss, and that His consoling presence will bring solace in these trying times.”