President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed relevant authorities to thoroughly investigate the circumstances that led to the Ibadan Funfair tragedy.
Emphasising the imperative to determine whether the incidence was caused by negligence or deliberate actions, the President ordered the authorities to ensure a transparent and accountable process.
Extending his heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of Oyo State, President Tinubu in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday also condoled with grieving families who lost their beloved children in the incidence.
The President who expressed profound sadness over the tragic incident at the Children’s FunFair in Ibadan, which resulted in the loss of innocent lives and left many injured, called on event organisers to prioritise the safety of all attendees, especially children.
“In this moment of mourning, President Tinubu stands in solidarity with the affected families and offers prayers that the Almighty God will grant peace to the souls of those who have departed in this unfortunate event.”
He stressed the importance of integrating professional security, protocol, and logistics at events to ensure the utmost safety of all participants.
“Our children’s safety and well-being remain paramount. No event should ever compromise their safety or take precedence over their lives,” President Tinubu asserts.
Furthermore, the President urged the Oyo State Government to take every necessary measure to prevent such a tragedy from reoccurring.
Among the essential actions are a comprehensive review of all public events’ safety measures, strict enforcement of safety regulations, and regular safety audits of event venues.
Many people were confirmed dead during a stampede at a children’s carnival in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
The Oyo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation said in a statement that “stampede occurred at the private children’s fun fair held at Basorun Islamic High School, leading to loss of lives, mostly children, with some others injured in the early hours of today”
Dominica Nwabufo
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