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Tinubu calls Jos school collapse national tragedy, sympathises with victims

The president described the incident as a huge loss to the nation.

• July 12, 2024
A composite of President Bola Tinubu and Collapsed Jos school used to illustrate this story
A composite of President Bola Tinubu and Collapsed Jos school used to illustrate this story

President Bola Tinubu has sympathised with the victims of the collapsed school building in Jos, Plateau, which resulted in multiple deaths.

His spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, in a statement on Friday, said the president described the 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.

“President Tinubu commends emergency responders, 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 assures the people of Plateau State of his fervent support at this difficult time,” said the statement.

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