Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta has sent condolences to the family of a pupil who died in an unfortunate building collapse at Eghereka Primary School, Ewu Town in Ughelli South Local Government Area of the state.
The governor’s condolence was conveyed in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Festus Ahon, on Thursday in Asaba.
He described the incident as “most unfortunate”.
He said: “We have just received a report of an unfortunate incident of the collapse of a block of six classrooms without a roof, which has not been in use for over a decade at Eghereka Primary School, Ewu Town.
According to reports, the dilapidated building collapsed under the heavy rain, whereby a primary 2 pupil, Ojiyovwin Salvation, unfortunately lost his life, while three others were injured.
“The Governor commiserates with the family of the deceased pupil, the management and staff of the school as well as other pupils injured in the unfortunate incident.”
Oborevwori, however, commended prompt efforts that led to the quick rescue of the injured pupils.
He said the Local Government Council Chairman, Dr Lucky Avweromre, has visited the scene with a view to providing necessary support to the surviving victims of the building collapse and also visited family of the deceased pupil.
The governor said that words were inadequate to fully comfort the grieving family over their sad loss.
He prayed that God Almighty would grant the families, the school, and the community the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss, and that God’s consoling presence would comfort them in these trying times.
