I like to sincerely extend my deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers to all the families and companies affected by the tragic fire outbreak at Afriland Tower on Broad Street, Lagos Island, Lagos State, as well as the traders at Mandilas Market and adjoining plazas along Taiwo Street, Lagos Island, whose stores were engulfed in the fire. It is deeply heartbreaking that valued lives and livelihoods were lost in this devastating incident. We stand with you in sympathy at such challenging times, praying for the repose of the souls departed and for strength and comfort for their families, colleagues, and loved ones left behind. My deepest condolences go to the Chairman and Staff of United Bank for Africa (UBA), Heirs Holdings, Afriland Properties Plc, United Capital Plc, and the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) who were greatly affected. My heartfelt sympathy also goes to the traders at Mandilas, Lagos Island, and its surrounding plazas, whose shops and properties were consumed by fire. I pray that the souls of all who lost their lives in this heartbreaking tragedy find eternal rest and perfect peace. May God restore the livelihoods that were destroyed, strengthen and comfort the bereaved families, and grant swift healing to the injured. -PO
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