The leadership of South Africa’s ruling party, Africa National Congress, ANC, yesterday threw its weight behind the resolve of the Lagos State government to prosecute Synagogue Church for All Nations over the September 12, 2014 building collapse in Lagos that led to the death of over 116 people who were mostly South African citizens.
The party leaders stated this when they paid a courtesy visit to the state governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, applauding the position of the state government on the coroner’s verdict which maintained that the church has a case to answer in the tragedy.
ANC’s Treasurer General, Dr Zwelini Mkhize, while speaking at the Lagos House, Ikeja, expressed appreciation to the state government for its effort in ensuring that the South African nationals who were involved in the unfortunate incident were successfully repatriated to the country for burial.
“We do appreciate this relationship; we must say that we are very pleased to learn of your decision in terms of the Synagogue disaster in Lagos last year. Certainly, while we all appreciate the assistance that you made to ensure that all of the victims were repatriated back to South Africa, we would continue to support whatever work that is being done on your side,” Mkhize said.
According to him, the purpose of their visit was to seek for ways to strengthen bilateral trade relations between South Africa and Nigeria.
He said the trade level between both countries was currently at a high, adding that both countries stand to benefit from each other in terms of trade and investments.
Responding, Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode reiterated his commitment to boost trade relations with South Africa, describing the visit as “a brotherhood meeting.”
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