Atiku mourns victims of Uyo building collapse

Former Vice President and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Atiku Abubakar, has expressed sadness at the unexpected collapse of the building of Reigners Bible Church in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, and the loss of lives and injuries reportedly suffered by worshipers.
In a press statement issued by his Media Office on Saturday, Abubakar, who is in Maiduguri on a private visit, and to Yola to commiserate with the Adamawa State Government over the multiple bomb blasts in Madagali on Friday, described the unfortunate incident as “horrendous and fearful”.
He said it was a great test of faith given that the accident took place when the church building was packed full of worshipers who were in a jubilant mood during the installation ceremony of the Church Pastor, Akan week, to the exalted office of a Bishop.
The Turakin Adamawa laments that many unsuspecting worshipers were caught in the confusion caused by falling blocks and collapsing roof and urged the congregation to be strengthened and comforted by Almighty God.
The former Vice President implored relevant agencies and all men and women of goodwill to do all that is necessary in providing medical care to the survivors and counselling to families of the deceased.
The APC chieftain stated that the Church building collapse in Uyo is one too many of incidences of building collapse across the country, adding that after the mourning, the relevant building authorities have to be more serious in approving building plans, renovation requests and monitoring of standards, equipment and the building process by experts.
He said the high incidence of collapsed buildings is causing the nation a lot in terms of human life and materials as well as the confidence as to the ability of our builders to give our people safe structures.
Abubakar condoled with the people and Government of Akwa Ibom State, the Christian Association of Nigeria and families of all those who may have lost dear ones in the tragedy.
The former Vice President prayed for the peaceful repose of the soul of the departed faithful and called on their families and loved ones to bear the loss with grace and submission to God.