The Group Chairman of Heirs Holdings, Mr. Tony Elumelu, has expressed deep grief over the tragic fire incident that occurred at Afriland Towers on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
In a heartfelt memo to staff across the group, Elumelu described the incident as devastating, mourning colleagues who lost their lives and praying for the speedy recovery of those injured.
He said; “I am shattered by yesterday’s devastating incident at Afriland Towers, that took the lives of our dear colleagues.”
“No words can capture the magnitude of this loss – not for their families who loved them, not for the friends who valued them, and not those of us who worked beside them.”
“Yesterday was a stark reminder of what truly matters: our irreplaceable people; those who walk through our doors and each day share our mission.”
“I learnt of this on my way to the US, enroute to New York for UNGA. I have cut short my trip to return to Lagos as a mark of respect to our lost colleagues.”
“As we navigate this grief, I urge you all to reach out to those who are receiving care.”
“In the coming days, we will convene colleagues in a memorial to honour the memories of the departed, as we provide support to their families.”
“I also want to thank all those who supported in one or the other, from emergency respondents and first aid workers to members of the public who showed courage and compassion.”
Elumelu, directed that a minute of silence be observed across all Heirs Holdings companies at 12:00 noon WAT on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, in memory of the departed.
“May this never happen again in our group. May the souls of the departed rest in perfect peace,” he concludes.
