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President Bola Tinubu has announced the cancellation of all his official events in Lagos on Saturday, in honour of the stampede victims in Abuja and Okija, Anambra State.
Tinubu was due to watch a boat parade and other activities from the waterfront of his Queen’s Drive residence in Ikoyi.
The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday titled ‘President Tinubu cancels scheduled events in Lagos in honour of victims of stampede in FCT, Anambra.’
The two tragedies claimed many lives and left many others injured.
“In a season of joy and celebration, we grieve with fellow citizens mourning the painful losses of their loved ones. Our prayers of divine comfort and healing are with them,†Tinubu said.
Onanuga revealed that dignitaries, including top officials of the Lagos State government and white cap chiefs from the State, were already seated when the President cancelled his appearance following briefings on the tragedies.
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