The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, has enjoined the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) to provide relief materials to victims of Thursday’s building collapse.
Olubadan made the appeal in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Comrade Solomon Olugbemiga Ayoade, a copy of which was made available to DAILY POST on Friday.
Newsmen gathered that about 10 people lost their lives in the building collapse incident that occurred at Jegede area of Ibadan.
Our correspondent learnt that several other people sustained various degrees of injuries in the incident.
Oba Olakulehin, in his reaction, sympathized with the victims of the building collapse.
The traditional ruler who described the incident as worrisome and unfortunate, urged the state government and other stakeholders to investigate the matter.
The Olubadan who said that he was disturbed by the incident, implored relevant agencies to provide the necessary relief materials to the victims and their families.
The monarch while speaking further, tasked regulatory agencies and professionals involved in building, construction and planning to investigate the matter and put more efforts in place to prevent future occurrences.
“Based on the available reports, ten people have reportedly lost their lives in the incident.
“Several others were injured as a result of the unfortunate incident that occurred at Jegede area of Ibadan in Ona Ara local government area.
“This is an unfortunate incident that should be investigated properly. It is a sad occurrence that should be stooped in Ibadanland.
“Rhe relevant agencies involved in building construction and town planning should carry out their responsibilities to prevent future occurrences.
“I am appealing to the experts in building construction and planning to ensure that relevant materials are used and all protocols are followed before, during and after construction of buildings in Ibadanland to prevent this kind of incident.
“I want the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) and other stakeholders to provide prompt relief materials to the victims and their families.
“I also want to appeal to the relevant professionals to provide necessary support to the victims who are still receiving treatments and their families,” the monarch said.