Three days of mourning declared in Plateau for victims of collapsed school building
The Plateau State Government has declared three days of mourning for lives lost in the Saint Academy School building collapse on Friday.
About 22 persons comprising teachers and students of the school located in Busa Buji, Jos North Local Government Area of the state, have now been confirmed dead and over 100 others injured.
The incident occurred on Friday, while classes were on.
In response to the tragic loss of lives and several injuries sustained, the state government ordered that all flags within the state be flown at half-mast during the three-day mourning, which starts from July 13 to July 15, in honour of the school building collapse victims.
Musa Ashoms, the Commissioner for Information, disclosed this on Saturday.
Governor Caleb Mutfwang who visited the school, extended his heartfelt condolences to families affected by the devastating incident and urged citizens to strictly follow building codes and ethics to prevent such tragedies.
He stressed the need for all developers and property owners to submit their building plans to the Jos Metropolitan Development Board (JMDB) for verification and revalidation, as part of the enforcement of Executive Order 003.
“We offer our deepest sympathies and unwavering support to those affected during this incredibly difficult time. We are dedicated to providing the best possible medical care for the injured and will conduct a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the collapse,” Muftwang said.
“The safety and well-being of our citizens, especially our children, is our top priority. We urge all schools to comply with safety regulations and secure the necessary approvals from the JMDB before beginning any construction projects.”
