Driving Social Change | Founder of Benzone Development Foundation | Advocate for Educational Equity
A Heavy Heart: Reflections on the Tragedy Since yesterday, my heart has carried a weight that words struggle to convey. The collapse of the Saints Academy college building in Plateau State has left me devastated. As an advocate for children’s education, I find myself grappling with a profound question: How can parents trust us with their children if the very environment meant to nurture them becomes a perilous trap? Our mission—to empower young minds, ignite curiosity, and pave the way for brighter futures—feels fragile. We stand on the precipice of responsibility, where safety and trust intersect. Parents entrust us with their most precious treasures, believing that school is a sanctuary—a place where dreams take root and flourish. Yet, when tragedy strikes, that trust fractures. The walls that should protect our children crumble, and we are left with grief, anger, and a resolve to demand change. We owe it to those lost souls and the survivors to rebuild not just physical structures but also the trust that binds us to the community. Let us advocate fiercely—for safer schools, rigorous inspections, and unwavering commitment to our children’s well-being. Let us honor those who perished by ensuring that no child faces such danger again. And let us, as a collective, turn this sorrow into purpose. May the souls of the departed find eternal peace, and may our actions echo their dreams. #PrayForPlateau
