President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the tragic incident at the Children’s FunFair in Ibadan, which resulted in loss of lives and left many injured.

The president directed the relevant authorities to investigate the circumstances of the tragedy thoroughly, Bayo Onanuga, his spokesman, said in a statement.

Mr Tinubu emphasised that it was imperative to determine whether negligence or deliberate actions contributed to the incident, ensuring a transparent and accountable process.

He urged the Oyo state government to take every necessary measure to prevent such a tragedy from reoccurring.

Among the essential actions, according to him, are a comprehensive review of all public events’ safety measures, strict enforcement of safety regulations, and regular safety audits of event venues.

“Furthermore, President Tinubu calls on event organisers to prioritise the safety of all attendees, especially children.

“He stresses the importance of integrating professional security, protocol, and logistics at events to ensure the utmost safety of all participants.

“Our children’s safety and well-being remain paramount.

”No event should ever compromise their safety or take precedence over their lives,” the statement quoted Mr Tinubu as saying.

The president extended his condolences to the government and people of Oyo State as well as to the grieving families who lost their children.

“In this moment of mourning, President Tinubu stands in solidarity with the affected families and offers prayers that the Almighty God will grant peace to the souls of those who have departed in this unfortunate event,” the statement said.

(NAN)