Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr Peter Obi, has called for investigations into Friday’s collapse of a school building in Jos, Plateau State.
Obi in a statement on his X handle on Saturday, said it is with a view to unravel the cause and help prevent further occurrences around the country.
He said he was disheartened by the heartbreaking reports of the unfortunate incident, regretting that it occurred while the school was in session and students were writing their exams.
“I can only imagine the trauma of these young ones, sadly, witnessing such a tragic occurrence, and even their parents, who are undoubtedly worried about the safety of the children,” Obi stated.
He expressed gratitude to various organisations, including the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the Red Cross, the Army and the Police, and many other individuals helping out with the safe rescue of the children and their teachers.
“I sympathise with the government and people of Plateau State, the management, staff, and students of the school, and the families of all the victims affected.
“My sincere prayers are with the remaining trapped children and teachers for their safe rescue.
“May God grant eternal rest to the dead, give their families the fortitude to bear the painful loss, and grant quick recovery to the injured,” he prayed.