The Federal Government has expressed deep grief over the tragic fire incident at the Afriland Tower in Lagos, which claimed the lives of some senior officials of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and the United Capital PLC, while leaving several others injured.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, described the incident as “a most painful and devastating loss, not only to the families and institutions directly affected, but to the nation as a whole.”
“We extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, colleagues, and friends of the departed, as well as to the FIRS and UCP,” the minister said.
Idris further noted that the government’s thoughts and prayers are with those who sustained injuries, while wishing them “a full and speedy recovery.”
According to him, the Federal Government is working closely with the Lagos State Government “to ensure that such tragic occurrences are thoroughly investigated and that appropriate measures are taken to prevent their recurrence in the future.”
“May the Almighty comfort the bereaved, heal the wounded, and grant the nation the strength to overcome this painful moment,” he added.