By Francis Nansak
Langtang Old Students’ Association (LAOSA), have extended her heartfelt condolences, to the families of students trapped and feared killed in the school building collapse of Saint Academy Secondary School Busa Buji in Jos.
In a statement by National President of the Association, Barrister Ponyak Nandang also sympathized with the Government and the people of Plateau State over the undeserved lost.
“I the National President Barrister Ponyak Nandang on behalf of Langtang Old Students Association Worldwide through this medium wishes to express our deepest sympathy to the immediate families of the deceased and the Plateau State Government.
“Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of 22 young lives and pray for those injured in this terrible incident.
“This tragedy has deeply affected not ony the immediate families and the school community but also the entire state.
“We stand in solidarity with you during this difficult time and share in your grief.
“We pray that the Almighty God receives and reposes the precious souls of the departed children. May He grant them eternal rest.
“As sister association we pray for those injured, we fervently pray for their swift and complete recovery.”
To the bereaved families and the Saint Academy community, LAOSA asked God for divine comfort and the strength for them to bear the immense loss, urging them to find solace in the memories of their loved ones and the support of the community around them.
LAOSA commends the Plateau State Government for its prompt response and the measures taken to ensure proper treatment for the injured.
“However, and as a matter of concern we urged the authorities concern JMDB and the Ministry of Urban Development to expedite action in ensuring that buildings not just schools in Plateau State are erected on specifications and in tandem with international best practices.
“As fellow members of the educational community in Plateau State, we stand ready to offer any support we can to help our state heal from this tragedy.” The statement added.
The statement urged their members to visit blood donation centres in Jos to offer blood for the victims of the incident as well as all of her medical professionals staying around Jos to join their counterparts to offer assistance.