President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday congratulated the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel, and his family on their lucky escape from the collapse of the building of the Reigners Bible Church, Uyo. According to a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, the President also conveyed to the Governor and the people of the state, the deep sorrow of his family, the government and the entire people of Nigeria over the many deaths and injury recorded following the incident.
“In praying for the repose of the souls of the deceased and the quick recovery of the injured, President Buhari implored the people of the state, especially those in the catchment area of the incident to rally around the victims of the tragedy to help ease their sorrow and pains.
“He commended the government of the state for the handling of the situation, so far,” the statement added.
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