Edo state governor commiserate with the family of the victims of the Lagos collapsed building

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has
commiserated with families of victims, the
Lagos State Government and people over the
collapse of a four-storey building in Ita Faji
axis of Lagos Island.
The Ita Faji building collapse yesterday
In a statement by Special Adviser to the
Governor on Media and Communication
Strategy, Mr. Crusoe Osagie, the governor said
the incident and the attendant deaths are
regrettable and a huge loss to the country,
wishing the survivors quick recovery.
He noted, “On behalf of the government and
people of Edo State, I commiserate with the
state government and people of Lagos State,
over the tragic building collapse. The deaths
as a result of the incident are regrettable,
and one can only imagine the trauma the
survivors are going through. I pray that God
gives the families of the victims the fortitude
to bear the loss.
“To the survivors of the collapsed building, I
wish them quick recovery. I also extend
heartfelt condolences to the governor,
Akinwunmi Ambode on the terrible incident.”
Obaseki said that the incident once again
brings to the fore the need for strict
regulatory measures, effective monitoring
and efficient implementation of safety
guidelines in the building .
He said there is a need for Nigerians to
support governments across all levels in
ensuring that buildings are constructed in line
with regulatory guidelines and safety
measures put in place to avoid casualties in
such incidents.