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Building Collapse in Abuja: Peter Obi Calls for Urgent Action and Accountability
Peter Obi has expressed deep concern over the recurring incidents of building collapse across Nigeria, emphasizing the urgency of addressing this issue to prevent more lives from being endangered.
His comments followed a tragic incident in Sabon Lugbe, Abuja, where a building collapsed, leaving around 40 people trapped beneath the rubble.
This disaster adds to the unsettling number of similar occurrences that have become alarmingly common across the country.
Emergency response teams and residents were already working tirelessly at the scene, aiming to rescue those trapped as quickly as possible.
Obi urged the government to give its full support to these efforts to ensure the safe recovery of every individual involved.
He stressed that immediate actions must be taken to avoid further casualties and that the rescue mission should remain thorough and focused until all victims are accounted for.
In his statement, Obi didn’t just stop at rescue efforts but also called for a nationwide review and strengthening of building codes and regulations.
He believes that reinforcing these standards and ensuring strict enforcement across the country is essential to prevent such tragedies.
Obi pointed out that negligent builders, engineers, and supervisors must be held accountable when their carelessness leads to building collapses.
Prosecution of those responsible would not only serve as a deterrent but also show a commitment to upholding safety standards in construction practices.
The former governor also highlighted the need for relevant agencies to launch comprehensive investigations into the causes of such collapses.
Identifying specific issues—whether structural, material or due to corrupt practices in construction processes—could bring about real change, he suggested.
This would ultimately save lives and protect families from future heartbreak.
As Obi extended his condolences, he offered words of support to the families and loved ones of those affected by the collapse.
He expressed hope that every person trapped would be rescued safely and reunited with their families soon.
Nigerian news analyst, Mahmud Jega, has shared his opinion on the recent airstrike carried out by the United States in Nigeria, stating that Nigerians should not blame President Bola Tinubu for the incident.
Jega made this statement during a recent interview, where he said he does not believe many people will hold the Tinubu administration responsible, as Donald Trump had issued threats against Nigeria long before Tinubu’s administration.
“No, I don’t think many people will blame the Tinubu administration for what is happening now because President Donald Trump, when he first made the threats, it was clearly not in coordination with the Tinubu administration or the government of Nigeria,” Jega said.
It has been reported that the United States carried out an airstrike targeting ISIS in the northwest region of Nigeria. The order was reportedly given by former U.S. President Donald Trump.
“Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS terrorist elements in northwest Nigeria,” Trump said.
He added, “I have previously warned these terrorists that if they did not stop the slaughtering of Christians, there would be hell to pay, and tonight, there was.”
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially declared the holiday dates for the festive season.
Thursday, December 25 will be observed as Christmas Day, December 26 as Boxing Day, and Thursday, January 1 as New Year’s Day.
The declaration was made by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani. He also added that Nigerians should celebrate the holidays in faith and pray for the nation.
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