Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has sympathised with the families of students and staff of St. Academy School, Jos, who died in the collapse of a two-storey school building behind St. Murumba, Busa Buji, in Jos North Local Government Area of the state.
Governor Mutfwang described the tragedy as unfortunate and untimely. He stated that nothing can be more painful and heart-wrenching than the situation.
The Governor in a statement signed by its Director of Press Affairs and Public Affairs, Mr Gyang Bere, appreciated the timely intervention of the search and rescue team, as well as members of the public who rushed to the school premises to assist in evacuating some of the surviving students and staff.
He directed the relevant government agencies, including the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and Plateau State Emergency Management Agency, to provide necessary support to the surviving victims of the building collapse.
Governor Mutfwang expressed regret that the students were trapped while writing their promotion examination and extended his condolences to the grieving mothers who lost their children in the unfortunate incident.
Highlighting the significance and broader purpose of Executive Order 003, recently signed into law, Governor Mutfwang clarified that it intends to safeguard citizens from such disasters, prevent Jos from deteriorating into a slum, and ensure compliance with building regulations in line with the Greater Jos Master Plan.
Governor Mutfwang stated that words cannot fully comfort the grieving families over their immense loss. He prayed that the God of all comfort would continue to console and uphold them during this difficult period.
He prayed that the Almighty God would grant the families, the school, and the extended community the fortitude to endure this irreplaceable loss and that His consoling presence would bring solace in these trying times.
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