President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday condoled with parents, guardians, and families who lost loved ones in a fire outbreak that engulfed an Islamic school in Kaura Namoda, Zamfara State, on Tuesday night.
Tinubu conveyed his condolences in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, titled ‘President Tinubu mourns Zamfara Islamic School pupils, says safety should be uppermost to proprietors.’
The fire outbreak at a Tsangaya school (Almajiri school) claimed the lives of 17 children.
Residents say the fire spread when it ignited some stored sticks, known as ‘kara’ in the Hausa Language.
It read, “President Tinubu commiserates with the state government and owners of the school and prays for the quick recovery of those receiving medical attention.
“The President enjoins all public and private schools to prioritise children’s safety and security at all times and directs regulatory authorities in the education sector to ensure compliance with safety standards.”
The President prays that God Almighty will grant eternal rest to the souls of the departed and comfort to their loved ones.
With three years of experience, Stephen, The PUNCH correspondent, has been covering Nigeria’s presidency, politics, security, immigration and trafficking in persons
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