Simi slams Nigeria’s negligence after deadly school building collapse

Following the deadly school building collapse, singer Simi has condemned the negligence and lack of value for life in Nigeria.

Nigerian singer Simi has joined the chorus of outrage and grief following the tragic collapse of a secondary school building in Plateau state, which resulted in the loss of 22 young lives and injured 132 others.

Taking to social media X, Simi lamented the negligence and lack of value for human life in Nigeria, describing the incident as “maddening.” Also, she expressed her heartbreak over the senseless loss of young lives. She stated, “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 sentiments echo the widespread anger and frustration among Nigerians over the avoidable tragedy, with many calling for accountability and improved prioritization of safety and human life in the country.