The widow of a man killed in a devastating fire at the Great Nigeria Building has shared a final video of her husband moments before his death, sparking nationwide outrage and calls for stricter enforcement of safety regulations. The fire, which occurred during office hours, claimed several lives and left many injured.
In the video, the victim is seen appealing for help as smoke fills the building, highlighting what observers have described as systemic failures in emergency response and fire safety standards. Eyewitnesses reported that fire service personnel struggled to access upper floors, and emergency exits were blocked, leaving workers trapped.
The widow said her husband had raised concerns about the building’s safety weeks prior to the tragedy but no action was taken. She called on government authorities and regulatory agencies to hold building owners accountable and ensure compliance with fire safety regulations to prevent future tragedies.
Human rights organizations and professional safety bodies have joined the call for a thorough investigation into the incident. They recommend a public audit of commercial buildings to verify adherence to fire safety standards and the immediate implementation of modern fire prevention measures.
Government officials have promised to set up a judicial panel of inquiry to investigate the fire and determine potential negligence. Fire safety experts emphasize that building owners must comply with safety regulations and that penalties for noncompliance should be enforced rigorously.
The tragedy has reignited national conversations about workplace safety and regulatory enforcement. For grieving families, justice goes beyond punishment; it is about ensuring that no other workers face similar risks in their place of employment.
