₦airaland Forum

Dr. Kayode Fayemi, the immediate-past Governor of Ekiti State and former Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of over 30 children in a stampede during an event in Ibadan recently.

The former governor, in a statement by his media office, extended condolences to the families of the victims and the Oyo State Government, describing the incident as heartbreaking and casting a pall of sadness over the Christmas celebrations.

Fayemi emphasized the need for organizers to prioritize safety and follow global best practices for large gatherings and urged precaution to prevent similar occurrences while praying for the injured and grieving families.

Fayemi stated: “It is with a heavy heart that I received the devastating news of the tragic loss of over 30 children in a stampede during a Christmas event in Ibadan. This heartbreaking incident, which has also left many children injured, stands as one of the most devastating incidents involving children in our nation's history.

‘’As a parent and leader, I am deeply shaken by this unprecedented tragedy. The loss of even one child is unbearable; the loss of over thirty young souls is unspeakable. My heart goes out to all the families who lost their beloved children in this terrible incident. To those whose children are injured, I pray for their swift and complete recovery.

‘’I also commiserate with the government of Oyo State and the people of Ibadan on this painful loss.

‘’This incident is devastating, coming as it does during the festive season, a time meant for joy and celebration. The loss of so many young lives has cast a pall of sadness over the Christmas celebrations.

“This incident, perhaps unprecedented in its scale, underscores the critical need for event organizers to prioritize safety and adhere to global standards in planning gatherings, especially those involving large crowds.

‘’It is imperative that event organizers take responsibility for ensuring the safety and well-being of participants, especially children. I urge the authorities to thoroughly investigate the incident and ensure that those responsible are held accountable.

‘’I urge state governments to consider banning non-academic events in public schools unless strict safety measures are guaranteed and implemented.

‘’May the souls of the departed rest in peace, and may God grant us the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.’’

Signed
Mallam Ahmad Sajoh
Head, the Fayemi Media Office, Abuja
December 20, 2024

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AngelGabbyShara:
https://newstarmac.com/fayemi-mourns-tragic-loss-of-over-30-children-in-ibadan-stampede-calls-for-stricter-safety-measures/

temitope27:
ayé è ti bàjé

Osiris12:
The blood of those kids go dey tinubus hands and his asslickers on nairaland including mods.

THE SITUATION IN UKRAINE is more humane than the condition of this country .

Ibadan wey hungry people full there. What do you expect in a giveaway situation.
Stampede and more stampede.

Rip to those kids. It was never their fault

AntiChristian:
Na 35 kids not 42 like Elisha for Bible!

In the Bible, the story of Elisha and the 42 kids is told in 2 Kings 2:23-25:

The incident: While traveling to Bethel, the prophet Elisha was mocked by a group of young boys who called him "bald-headed".
Elisha's response: Elisha cursed the boys in the name of the Lord.

The result: Two female bears came out of the woods and mauled 42 of the boys.

AntiChristian:
Wetin concern Tinubu?

You should blame Tinubu if your preek refuses to stand early in the morning!

Free2Fly:
See how person language come look like a gathering of terrorists with missiles and bombs fixed on their heads

Osiris12:
you’re too dumb to understand

Ikpunekenwa:
Same Elisha prophet Mohammad worships but the Jews rejected the Medina pig, hence his anger till he was poisoned with rat poison by same Jews and died like a rabid dog.
That is why I love the Israelis, if you do anyhow, they will whine you anyhow.

uuzba:
Stop this immediately.
This is 100% RACIST behaviour.
How dare you attack another person's language?
He has a right to write whatever he wants in his language.
Nigeria has over 500 languages. Are you going to attack all 200 million
plus Nigerians, if they decide to speak their different languages?

AntiChristian:
You are too dumb to explain!