By Abiola Olawale
President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolences to the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and United Bank for Africa (UBA) following a catastrophic fire that ravaged the Afriland Towers in Lagos Island.
The blaze, which erupted on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, has reportedly claimed the lives of at least 10 staff members of several companies in the six-storey building.
FIRS has confirmed the loss of four employees in the inferno: Ekelikhostse George (Assistant Director), David Sunday-Jatto (Assistant Director), Nkem Onyemelukwe (Senior Manager), and Peter Ifaranmaye (Manager).
The New Diplomat reports also that United Capital, a financial and investment services firm occupying the 3rd and 4th floors of the tower has also confirmed the loss of six people.This brings the total number of those who lost their lives to ten.
Reacting, Tinubu expressed deep condolences to the families of the victims.
In a statement signed on Thursday by Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Tinubu also extended his sympathy to those injured, who are receiving medical attention.
The statement reads in part: “President Tinubu extends his condolences to the management and staff of Afriland Properties Limited, the FIRS, UBA, and particularly those who lost loved ones in the inferno, and the injured who are currently receiving medical attention.
“The President commends the emergency responders, including the Federal Fire Service, first aiders, medical personnel, and members of the public, for their quick intervention and notes their deep sense of responsibility during the evacuation.
“President Tinubu advises more caution, training, and alertness to avert such emergencies in the future.
“The President prays that God Almighty will receive the souls of the departed and grant quick recovery to the injured.”
