PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has sent condolences to people and government of Rivers State, and families of the deceased, over the loss of lives after a 7-storey building collapsed.
The building which is located on Woji road in the Port Harcourt G.R.A. was under construction when it collapsed a week ago.
A statement issued by Femi Adesina Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), in Abuja on Friday, said the President shared in the grief with families who lost loved ones and prays for the recuperation of those that sustained injuries.
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President Buhari commended the State Government for the urgent steps taken to unravel the cause of the accident, provide healthcare for victims and ensure safety in the future.
The President prayed that the Almighty God will comfort all those who lost loved ones and grant the grace of quick recovery to the injured.