Tinubu mourns victims of Jos school building collapse

President Bola Tinubu has expressed profound grief over the tragic collapse of a school building in Jos, the Plateau State capital, resulting in multiple deaths and numerous survivors.

One of the building structures of Saint Academy in Busa Buji community, Jos, went down on Friday, killing as many as 22 persons and trapping scores. 

The President described the incident as a “huge loss to the nation” and a “devastating development” that is “too excruciating to imagine”. 

He extended his condolences to the bereaved families, victims’ families, and the people and Government of Plateau State.

According to a statement on Friday evening by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu commended the emergency responders, NEMA, SEMA, security agencies, and citizens involved in the search, rescue, and resuscitation efforts. 

He assured the people of Plateau State of his fervent support during this difficult time.

“President Bola Tinubu receives 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.

“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,” the statement reads.