ABUJA — Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has expressed deep sorrow and distress over the recent tragic building collapses in Anambra and Ogun states, which resulted in the loss of lives and left several others injured.  

​The consecutive disasters—one striking Amaokpala in Anambra State, which housed students of the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, and another occurring days later in Ogun State—have once again thrown the nation into mourning.  

​In a statement released via his verified social media handles, Obi lamented the avoidable nature of the tragedies and extended his heartfelt condolences to the grieving families and those affected by the incidents.  

​"My thoughts and prayers are with the families of those who lost their lives, those who were injured, the students affected by the Amaokpala incident, and all impacted by these unfortunate events," Obi stated. "May God grant eternal rest to the deceased, comfort their loved ones, and grant the injured a swift recovery."

  

​Call for Rigorous Structural Oversight

​Describing the recurring collapses as a painful wake-up call, Obi emphasized that structural failures of this magnitude underscore the urgent need to prioritize human lives and property over lax regulatory practices. He called on relevant authorities across the federation to enforce rigorous building codes and accountability.

 

  • Stricter Regulation Enforcement: Obi insisted that regulatory bodies must crack down on non-compliance and substandard construction materials.
  • ​Mandatory Integrity Assessments: He advocated for routine structural integrity tests on existing buildings, particularly those accommodating large numbers of students and young people.  
  • ​Prioritizing Safe Environments: Stressing that student welfare is central to national development, Obi noted that living and learning environments must be certified safe and fit for purpose. 

Commendation for Emergency Responders

​While acknowledging the pain of the losses, Obi praised the swift and coordinated interventions of state governments, emergency management agencies, security operatives, and institutional leadership—including the Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Dr. Chioma Irene Awuzie. He noted that their rapid response on the ground prevented an even higher death toll.  

​Reiterating his unwavering commitment to the younger generation, Obi concluded that safeguarding the lives and futures of students is a fundamental prerequisite for building a progressive and secure society.

​Stay tuned to Infinite Pulse News for continuous updates on this developing story and further reports on national safety regulations.