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The Senate’s resolution followed a Motion of Public Importance by the lawmaker representing Plateau Central , Senator Diket Plang on the collapse of Saint Academy in Jos, Plateau State.
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In their contributions, the lawmakers urged the Plateau State Government to conduct a full investigation and ensure all those found culpable face the full wrath of the law .
The Senate also condoled with the families of the deceased students, members of staff, the government and the entire people of Plateau.
In addition, the Senate also observed a minute of silence in honour of the dead and urged the Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to send relief items to the Survivors.
