The Federal Government has expressed profound grief over the tragic fire at Afriland Tower in Lagos, which claimed the lives of senior officials from the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and United Capital PLC.
The inferno also left scores of people injured.
In an official statement released on Thursday, Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, described the incident as a “most painful and devastating loss” to the affected families, organizations, and the entire nation.
The government extended its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, colleagues, and friends of the deceased, as well as to the management and staff of FIRS and United Capital PLC. The Minister also offered thoughts and prayers to those who sustained injuries, wishing them a swift and full recovery.
The statement affirmed that the Federal Government is working in close collaboration with the Lagos State Government to ensure a thorough investigation into the cause of the fire. The goal is to take appropriate measures to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
The Minister concluded the message by offering a prayer for the victims’ families, stating, “May the Almighty comfort the bereaved, heal the wounded, and grant the nation the strength to overcome this painful moment.”
