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Elumelu Mourns Afriland Towers Fire Victims

In a message confirmed by the media relations unit to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday, Elumelu described the tragedy as a devastating loss.

Emmanuel Babs by Emmanuel Babs
September 18, 2025
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Elumelu Mourns Afriland Towers Fire Victims

*The Afriland Tower

By Grace Alegba

The Chairman of Afriland Properties Plc, Mr Tony Elumelu, has extended condolences to staff and families of workers who died in Tuesday’s Afriland Towers fire.

In a message confirmed by the media relations unit to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday, Elumelu described the tragedy as a devastating loss.

 

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“I am shattered by Tuesday’s incident at Afriland Towers which claimed the lives of our colleagues,” Elumelu said, expressing grief and acknowledging the depth of the loss.

 

“No words can capture the magnitude of this loss — not for their families, their friends, nor those of us who worked beside them.

 

“Tuesday was a stark reminder of what truly matters: our irreplaceable people who walk through our doors each day and share our mission.

 

“I learnt of this on my way to the US, en route to New York for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

 

“I have cut short my trip to return to Lagos as a mark of respect to our lost colleagues. Please reach out to those receiving care,” he said.

 

Elumelu, also Chairman of Heirs Holdings, announced that a memorial would be held in honour of the deceased and to support their grieving families.

 

He thanked emergency responders, first aid workers, members of the public, and others who displayed courage and compassion during the fire incident.

 

Also, in a statement on Wednesday, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) mourned the death of four staff members who lost their lives in the fire.

 

Mr Dare Adekanmbi, Special Adviser on Media to FIRS Chairman Zacch Adedeji, listed the victims as Assistant Directors Mrs Ekelikhostse George and Mr David Sunday-Jatto.

 

Others were Mrs Nkem Onyemelukwe, Senior Manager, and Mr Peter Ifaranmaye, Manager. All were working at FIRS offices on the sixth and seventh floors.

 

Adekanmbi said the management and staff of FIRS were plunged into deep mourning and grief following the tragic loss of their colleagues.

 

“It is with a heavy heart that FIRS announces the loss of four staff members during the Afriland Towers fire on Tuesday.

 

“Our Security and Safety officials quickly mobilised and contacted the fire service. On arrival, thick dark smoke was already billowing out of the building,” he said.

 

According to him, management and staff are in deep shock and extend condolences to the families and friends of the deceased.

 

He praised the departed colleagues for their dedication and professionalism, pledging support to their families and grieving co-workers.

 

“We are working with relevant agencies in Lagos to establish the root cause of the incident while reviewing safety measures across all FIRS offices nationwide,” he said.

 

(NAN)

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