Simisola Kosoko, widely known as Simi, has expressed her sorrow and frustration over the tragic collapse of a secondary school building in Busa Buji, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident, which occurred on Friday, resulted in the deaths of 22 students and left 132 others injured.
Thepaan reports that the catastrophic event has shaken the community and brought to light significant concerns regarding infrastructure and safety in Nigerian schools.
Reacting on her X handle, Simi condemned the negligence and apparent lack of value for human life that she believes contributed to the tragedy. She lamented the preventable loss of young lives and criticized the systemic issues that allow such incidents to occur.
She wrote, “All those babies just gone like that because of people’s negligence. The worst thing about Nigeria is the lack of value for life. The things people die for are so maddening.” Simi’s poignant message resonated with many of her followers, who echoed her sentiments and called for accountability and change.
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The singer’s comments highlight a broader issue in Nigeria, where infrastructure failures and negligence have repeatedly led to loss of life. The Jos school collapse is not an isolated incident but part of a troubling pattern that demands urgent attention and reform.
Community leaders and activists have joined Simi in calling for a thorough investigation into the causes of the collapse and for measures to prevent similar tragedies in the future. They stress the importance of enforcing building regulations and ensuring that all educational facilities are safe for students.
