Tinubu sympathises with Plateau residents

President Bola Tinubu has commiserated with the Plateau State Government and people over the loss of lives that followed a school building, which collapsed at the Saint Academy located at the Busa Buji community in Jos North LGA of the state.

Tinubu, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, on Friday night, expressed his deepest sadness and sympathy over the incident.

He described the incident as a huge loss to the nation.

The statement reads, “President Bola Tinubu 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.

“President Tinubu describes the unfortunate incident as a huge loss to the nation, as well as a devastating development – too excruciating to imagine.

“The President condoles with the bereaved families, families of all the victims, and the people and Government of Plateau State.”

The president commended the emergency responders, the National Emergency Management Agency, the State Emergency Management Agency, security agencies, and all citizens involved in the search, rescue, and resuscitation efforts.

He also assured the residents of his “fervent support at this difficult time”.

The Saint Academy building located in the Busa Buji community collapsed while the students and teachers were in their classes.

Twenty-two persons have been confirmed dead and over 154 persons suffered varying degrees of injury.