President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed gratitude to God that the governor of Akwa Ibom state, Udom Emmanuel did not die in the Church building which collapsed yesterday in Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom state, killing about 200 worshipers.
The President, who spoke to governor Udom on his mobile phone last night, congratulated the Governor and his family on their lucky escape from the tragic collapse of the building of the Reigners Bible Church, Uyo.
The President also conveyed to the Governor and the People of Akwa Ibom State, the deep sorrow of his family, the government and the entire people of Nigeria over the many deaths and injury recorded following the incident.
He prayed for the repose of the souls of those who died and the quick recovery of the injured.
President Buhari implored the people of the state, especially those in the catchment area of the incident to rally around the victims of the tragedy to help ease their sorrow and pains.
He commended the Government of the state for the way it handled the situation, so far.
Meanwhile, the state government has declared today, Sunday, December and tomorrow, Monday, as days of mourning in honour of the victims of the collapse of The Reigners Bible Church building in Uyo.
A statement from the state government said that all flags will fly at half-mast within the state.
“The 2-day mourning period will be rounded off with a Solemn Assembly at the Banquet Hall of the Government House, Uyo on Monday December 12, 2016 by 4.pm prompt.
“The Government urges all citizens and friends of the state to continue to pray for the speedy recovery of those injured in this incident.” [myad]
