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Tinubu Condoles with Families, FIRS, UBA, United Capital Over Loss of Lives from Afriland Towers Fire

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Afriland Towers on Broad Street, Lagos Island on fire
Afriland Towers on Broad Street, Lagos Island on fire

President Bola Tinubu commiserates with the families of victims, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), the United Capital, and the United Bank of Africa (UBA) Plc over Tuesday’s fire outbreak at Afriland Towers on Broad Street, Lagos Island.

President Tinubu extends his condolences to the management and staff of Afriland Properties Limited, the FIRS, the United Capital, UBA, and particularly those who lost loved ones in the inferno, and the injured who are currently receiving medical attention.

The President commends the emergency responders, including the Federal Fire Service, first aiders, medical personnel, and members of the public, for their quick intervention and notes their deep sense of responsibility during the evacuation.

President Tinubu advises more caution, training, and alertness to avert such emergencies in the future.

The President prays that God Almighty will receive the souls of the departed and grant quick recovery to the injured.

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