The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the collapse of a school building in Jos, Plateau State capital as a huge blow to Nigeria and humanity.
The party stated this in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba on Saturday in Abuja.
Ologunagba said that the party was grieved over the tragic incident that led to the death of scores of bright and promising young students with many others injured.
He said that PDP was deeply distraught by the sad incident, which brought agony, sorrow and pain to students, teachers, parents, families, the government and people of Plateau and Nigeria.
“Indeed, the heartrending death of these young Nigerian children, who left their respective homes to school in search of knowledge and pursuit of their dreams and aspirations came as a huge blow to our nation.
“It is also a huge blow to humanity and we pray that their death will not be in vain,” he said.
Ologunagba said that the PDP commiserated with Gov. Caleb Mutfwang and prayed with the teachers, parents, siblings, affected families and the injured at the trying time.
He commended Mutfwang for his swift intervention for search and rescue operation, recovery and also for the provision of all necessary emergency aids including prompt evacuation of victims and medical assistance to the injured.
Ologunagba prayed for the repose of the souls of the dead, divine consolation for the bereaved and speedy recovery of the injured.