The speaker, House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara, has commiserated with the government and people of Akwa Ibom over the collapse of Reigners Bible Church International on Saturday.
In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja by his spokesman, Mr Turaki Hassan, the Speaker described the incidence as great tragedy that had befallen the nation.
Dogara called for thorough and comprehensive investigations into the immediate and remote causes of the collapsed church, adding that those responsible for the tragedy must be brought to book to avoid future occurrence.
He added that the government department responsible for approving and enforcing the building plans for the collapsed church must also be investigated.
Dogara prayed for the repose of the souls of those who lost their lives and quick recovery of the injured.
He commended Gov. Udom Emmanuel for staying back to supervise the rescue operation, despite being among the rescued persons from the incident. (NAN)
