Tinubu Saddened By Ibadan FunFair Tragedy, Demands Thorough Investigation

Deji Elumoye in Abuja 

President Bola Tinubu has expressed profound sadness over the tragic incident at the Children’s FunFair in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, which resulted in the loss of innocent lives and left many injured. 

The president, in a release issued on Thursday by his Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, extended his heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of Oyo State, as well as to the grieving families who have lost their beloved children.

“In this moment of mourning, President Tinubu stands in solidarity with the affected families and offers prayers that the Almighty God will grant peace to the souls of those who have departed in this unfortunate event,” the statement said.

The president urgently directed the relevant authorities to investigate the circumstances of the tragedy thoroughly and emphasised that it is imperative to determine whether negligence or deliberate actions contributed to this painful incident, ensuring a transparent and accountable process.

President Tinubu urged the Oyo State Government to take every necessary measure to prevent such a tragedy from reoccurring. 

Among the essential actions are a comprehensive review of all public events’ safety measures, strict enforcement of safety regulations and regular safety audits of event venues.

Furthermore, the president called on event organisers to prioritise the safety of all attendees, especially children. 

He stressed the importance of integrating professional security, protocol and logistics at events to ensure the utmost safety of all participants.

“Our children’s safety and well-being remain paramount. No event should ever compromise their safety or take precedence over their lives,” President Tinubu asserted.