Abuja, Nov. 6, 2023 – President Bola Tinubu has sympthised with the people of Canada over the fire incident which occurred at the Canadian High Commission earlier on Monday.
The Canadian High Commission Embassy in Abuja was burnt down by a fire allegedly caused by a spark from its power-generating plant during repairs on Monday.
Two persons were said to have died in the inferno.
Ajuri Ngelale, the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, issued a statement conveying Tinubu’s expression of grief at the incidence.
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu sympathises with the Canadian government, the diplomatic community, and all persons affected by a fire incident which occurred on Monday at the Canadian High Commission in Abuja.
“The President assures the Canadian authorities of the full support of the Nigerian government in the aid of diplomatic and local staff of the High Commission who were particularly affected by the incident.
“President Tinubu prays for the repose of the departed souls and wishes all injured persons a rapid and full recovery.” (GBN)
