Olubadan Expresses Concern Over Ibadan Building Collapse, Sympathises With Victims, Families

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin has sympathised with the victims and families of those who were involved in the building collapsed incident in Ibadan Oyo State on Thursday.

Oba Owolabi Olakulehin made the disclosure in a press statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olugbemiga Ayoade and made available to Newsmen in Ibadan.

It would be recalled that a building collapse occured at Jegede area in Ona Ara local Government Area of the State on Thursday with many people reported dead while several others sustained various degrees of injuries.

Oba Olakulehin in his reaction, described the incident as worrisome and unfortunate, sympathising with the families of those who lost their lives and other victims of the incident.

The monarch who said he was disturbed by the incident, tasked relevant agencies such as National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) to provide the necessary relief materials to the victims and their families.

He also 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.

The statement reads in part, “The Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, Ige Olakulehin 1 is using this medium to sympatise with the victims and families of those who were involved in the building collapse incident in Ibadan on Thursday.

“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. The 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.

“It is my prayer that Ibadanland, Oyo state and Nigeria will continue to protect the lives and property during my reign.