President Buhari Reacts To The Uyo Church Collapse

President Buhari through his Media Aide, expresses sadness over the Uyo church tragedy. Below is a press statement from the president.

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President Muhammadu Buhari has ended a conversation a while ago with the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel in which he congratulated the Governor and his family on their lucky escape from the tragic collapse of the building of the Reigners Bible Church, Uyo.
The President also conveyed to the Governor and the People of Akwa Ibom State, the deep sorrow of his family, the government and the entire people of Nigeria over the many deaths and injury recorded following the incident.

In praying for the repose of the souls of the deceased and the quick recovery of the injured, President Buhari implored the people of the state, especially those in the catchment area of the incident to rally around the victims of the tragedy to help ease their sorrow and pains.
He commended the Government of the state for the handling of the situation, so far.
Garba Shehu,
SSA (Media and Publicity)
10-12-16

The Reigners Bible Church is located along Uyo Village Road, and was filled to capacity because Apostle Akan Weeks was being consecrated as a Bishop, before the collapse.