By Akinsuroju Olubunmi
Probe begins into School collapse
The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, has launched an immediate and thorough investigation into the collapse of the Saint Academy School building in Jos, Plateau State, which occurred on Friday, July 12, 2024.
The minister called the incident “unacceptable” and promised that anyone found responsible will face severe legal consequences. This was noted in a statement shared with journalists on Saturday in Abuja. Over 40 students have been rescued from the rubble, with many still hospitalized.
The minister extended his condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and wished the injured a swift recovery.
Dangiwa emphasized that building collapses are preventable and reiterated the ministry’s commitment to enforcing building standards and regulations across the country. He pointed out the strict warnings issued to developers of ongoing projects and the monitoring mechanisms established by the ministry.
“We will not relent in this commitment to ensure that Nigerians can sleep in their homes, work at their various places of business, or even learn in their schools with peace of mind knowing that the building will not collapse on them,” he said.
The minister guaranteed that this investigation would not be like previous ones where no one was held accountable. He vowed that anyone found culpable would face the full weight of the law.
Probe Begins into School Collapse