Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has extended his heartfelt sympathies to the families of students and staff of St. Academy School, Jos, following the collapse of a two-storey building behind St. Murumba, Busa Buji, in Jos North Local Government Area.
In a statement released on Friday by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Gyang Bere, Governor Mutfwang expressed his deep sorrow over the tragic incident, describing it as heartbreaking and unfortunate.
“The governor received the devastating news with grief and sorrow. He acknowledged the immense pain and heartbreak caused by the incident,” the statement read.
Governor Mutfwang commended the prompt response of the search and rescue team and the members of the public who rushed to assist in evacuating survivors from the school premises. He directed the National Emergency Management Agency and the Plateau State Emergency Management Agency to provide necessary support to the surviving victims.
The governor expressed deep regret that the students were trapped while taking their promotion exams and offered his condolences to the bereaved families who lost their children.
Highlighting the purpose of Executive Order 003, recently signed into law, Governor Mutfwang emphasized that the order aims to protect citizens from such disasters, prevent Jos from becoming a slum, and ensure compliance with building regulations in accordance with the Greater Jos Master Plan.
“Words cannot fully comfort the grieving families over their immense loss,” Governor Mutfwang stated. “I pray that the God of all comfort will continue to console and uphold them during this difficult period.”
He further prayed for the Almighty to grant the families, the school, and the community the strength to endure this irreplaceable loss, hoping that His consoling presence will bring solace in these trying times.
