Akwa Ibom church tragedy: We’re with you in prayers, Ikpeazu tells Udom; Umana condoles bereaved families

Abia State Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, has sent the heartfelt condolences of his government and the people of Abia State to his Akwa Ibom counterpart, Emmanuel Udom and the people of Akwa Ibom state on the tragic collapse of Reigners Bible Church building at Uyo on Saturday.
A statement by Enyinnaya Appolos, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor said that the government and people of Abia State are saddened to hear of the unfortunate collapse of the church building at Uyo that claimed dozens of precious lives with the State Governor barely escaping from the scene of the tragedy.
“Our hearts are with the government and people of Akwa Ibom State at this tragic time and we join others in praying that the Almighty God will give the family and friends of the bereaved the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss,” the statement said.
“Accept our deepest condolences and may God be with our brothers and friends as we pray for happier memories. We’re with you in prayers,” Dr. Ikpeazu concluded..
Obong Umana Okon Umana, Managing Director/CEO of the Oil & Gas Free Zones Authority, in his condolence message on the sad event of the collapse of the Church building which led to the loss of many precious lives, extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, the people, Governor and the Government of Akwa Ibom State.
He prayed to God Almighty to grant the bereaved families the fortitude to bear the permanent loss and also prayed that “our merciful God will give the souls of the departed a peaceful repose in His bosom in Jesus name.”