The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) minister, Nyesom Wike, has stated that the city administration will cover the medical bills of the Garki building collapse victims.
The two-story shopping plaza collapsed on Wednesday, around 11:50 p.m.
Wike spoke during a visit to the site on Thursday.
The minister, who was accompanied by FCTA permanent secretary Olusade Adesola, said the collapse was unfortunate. Especially given the deaths of two people.
Wike then directed Adesola to make the necessary arrangements for the payment of the 35 rescued victims’ medical bills.
“It is quite unfortunate that we woke up this morning to hear this very disturbing news,” he said.
“I am grateful to all rescue agencies, especially NEMA. It’s unfortunate that two persons are dead.
“I will speak to the permanent secretary to make sure we pay the hospital bills of those who are rescued and that should be done immediately.”