Tinubu commiserates with families, FIRS, UBA over deadly tower fire
President Bola Tinubu has expressed his condolences to families of victims, the Federal Inland Revenue Service, the United Capital and UBA over Tuesday’s fire at Afriland building in Lagos.
In a statement by presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday, Mr Tinubu sympathised with the management and staff of Afriland Properties Limited, the FIRS, United Capital, UBA, and particularly with those who lost loved ones or were injured in the fire.
The president praised the swift response of the Federal Fire Service, medical teams, first responders, and concerned citizens who aided the evacuation efforts.
He urged increased caution, training and vigilance to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
Mr Tinubu prayed for the peaceful repose of the souls of all the deceased and a speedy recovery for the injured.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Politics
Election-related Violence: Adeleke orders headcount of Accord Party supporters killed, wounded
The headcount includes the wounded, the bereaved, persons whose properties were damaged or destroyed, and other identifiable victims of election-related violence.
Showbiz
American actress Hayden Panettiere dies at 36
American actress Hayden Panettiere, best known for her roles in the television series Heroes and Nashville, has passed away.
Politics
Nigerians must learn from Osun election, resist intimidation in 2027: CNPP
“Therefore, ahead of the 2027 general elections, Nigerians must emulate the courage demonstrated by Osun voters,” said CNPP.
Education
Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu vow to combat miracle centres
Stakeholders in Anambra, Ebonyi and Enugu say the reforms embarked on are helping curb the activities of “miracle centres” used for exam malpractice in senior secondary schools.
Politics
Gov Adeleke’s re-election triumph for democracy, defeat for one-party myth: Ex-APC Spokesman
A former APC spokesman for Lagos, Seye Oladejo, described Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election in Osun as a democratic triumph.
Politics
55% of Kano’s 1,557 projects completed: Commissioner
The Kano government says it has completed 867 of the 1,557 projects executed by Governor Abba Yusuf’s administration since its inception.
