Member of the House of Representatives, representing Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Iwajowa/Kajola Federal Constituency, Oyo State has expressed deepest condolences to the families of victims and Oyo State Government over tragic loss that involved children in the stampede which occured on Tuesday, 18th December at Muslim High School, Bashorun, Ibadan.
OSHINE mourned the tragic loss in a release signed and made available to acrossnigerianews.com
According to the statement,”it is with a heavy heart and deep sorrow that I, Hon. Oyeshina Oyedeji, Member of the Federal House of Representatives, representing Iseyin, Itesiwaju, Kajola, and Iwajowa Federal Constituency, extend my deepest condolences to the families who have tragically lost their beloved children in the stampede that occurred on Tuesday, 18th December 2024, at Muslim High School, Bashorun, Ibadan”.
“The incident, which occurred during a charitable event for 5,000 children, has left the entire Oyo State in shock and mourning. My thoughts are with the grieving parents and loved ones of the children who lost their lives in this unfortunate incident. The loss of innocent lives is a heart-wrenching tragedy that no words can fully capture”.
“i also wish to express my condolences to the Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency, Engr. Seyi Makinde, as well as the entire people of Oyo State, for this devastating event. As a father and representative of the people, I understand the deep emotional impact this tragedy has on our community, and I join in mourning the lives lost”.
“I offer prayers for the souls of the departed, that they may find eternal rest, and I pray for the strength and comfort for the grieving families during this difficult time. May God grant them the fortitude to bear the weight of this loss and the courage to heal from the pain”.
“While we mourn this tragic event, it is important to reflect on the need for strict safety measures and careful planning in future charitable activities. It is crucial for all organizers of such events, including charitable organizations, to prioritize the safety and well-being of the participants, especially children. Proper crowd management, adequate security arrangements, and emergency response plans must be in place to prevent a recurrence of such heartbreaking events”.
“Let us all take this tragedy as a lesson to always put the safety of our people first, especially when large gatherings are involved. Moving forward, I urge both public and private organizations involved in such charitable events to work hand-in-hand with relevant authorities to ensure the safety of all participants”.
“In this moment of grief, let us come together as a community to support the affected families and to work toward ensuring that similar tragedies do not occur again”.
“Once again, my heartfelt condolences go out to the families, the people of Oyo State, and all those affected by this tragedy”, the statement concluded.
