Every time I see the pictures from the Afriland Towers fire in Lagos, I canโt help but think: that could have been any of usโor our family and friends.
At least ten precious lives were reportedly lost. Ten people with dreams, hopes, and familiesโjust like you and I.
Itโs important to pause from the rush of life and absorb tragedies like thisโwithout turning them into political fodder. I believe our deaths may be predestined, but I also believe we must pause, commiserate, condole, and ask: What could have been done differently? What lessons will prevent a recurrence?
As Nigeria builds more high-rises, we must take safety seriouslyโat home, in our markets, in our workplaces. Fires may happen, but we should never become desensitized. Each tragedy must awaken in us a resolve to prioritize safety: in our designs, our orientation, our drills, and our emergency procedures.
My heart goes out to the families, friends, and colleagues of those who died. May God comfort themโand may we, the living, be grateful for each day, and courageous enough to build a safer society for all.
@PoojaMedia I remember when my former boss was travelling out. At airport we went to restaurant,wen I see price of d food I look into my boss eyes, oga I don't wan 2 eat he reply me ola eat na Christmas food. My thoughts I need money more than food, has i was eating I received alert from him