- President Bola Tinubu cancelled his official events in Lagos, including the 2024 Lagos Boat Regatta, to honour the victims of the stampedes in Abuja and Anambra State.
- The stampedes occurred during rice distribution events, claiming many lives and injuring several others.
- President Tinubu urged states and authorities to enforce strict crowd control measures to prevent similar tragedies.
- He commiserated with the victims’ families, praying for the peaceful repose of the deceased and wishing a quick recovery to the injured.
- The President emphasized that such mishaps are avoidable if event planners adhere to necessary safety protocols.
President Bola Tinubu has cancelled all his scheduled events in Lagos, including the 2024 Lagos Boat Regatta, as a mark of respect for the victims of the stampedes in Abuja and Anambra State . The tragedies, which occurred during rice distribution events, claimed many lives and left several others injured.
Tinubu was scheduled to watch the boat parade and other activities of the Boat Regatta from the waterfront of his Oyinkan Abayomi Drive residence in Ikoyi. However, he cancelled his appearance after being briefed on the tragedies.
The President has also urged states and relevant authorities to enforce strict crowd control measures immediately to prevent similar tragedies in the future. He noted that local and state authorities should no longer tolerate operational lapses by organisations and corporate bodies involved in charitable and humanitarian activities .
