President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with families of those who died, sustained injuries, and were affected in the building collapse at Ebute Metta area of Lagos State.
President Buhari in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Mr Femi Adesina, on Monday in Abuja, said he was pained by the tragic incident.
Meanwhile, search-and-rescue operation is still ongoing at the site.
He commended the courage and determination of the first responders, national and sub-national emergency agencies in Lagos State, and compassionate Nigerians.
He noted that their immediate actions in the aftermath of the collapse of the three-storey building led to the rescue of several persons, including many children.
The President, regrettably, noted that the frequency of building collapses in the country had become increasingly embarrassing.
He, therefore, urged the relevant state authorities to work closely with professional bodies to put a halt to these unfortunate but preventable incidents.
President Buhari, however, wished those injured a speedy recovery and prayed for divine assistance in the ongoing search-and-rescue operations.
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