Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu, has expressed deep sorrow over the recent school building collapse in Jos, Plateau State capital, which claimed the lives of several children and teachers.
In a statement on Saturday, the First Lady conveyed her condolences to the affected families and the entire state.
Senator Tinubu described the loss of young lives with promising futures as “disheartening”.
She said “It is indeed sad to hear the news of the school building collapse in Jos, which claimed the lives of our innocent children and their teachers.
“My heartfelt condolences goes to the Governor of Plateau State, His Excellency, Barr. Caleb Muftwang, the bereaved families, and the entire people of Plateau State.
“It is disheartening to lose these children with a promising future. Words are not enough to console you, but I pray that God comforts you all and grants you the strength to bear the devastating loss.
“May the souls of these our precious ones rest in perfect peace. Amen.”
