Nigeria has extended heartfelt condolences to the Government and People of Turkiye following the devastating fire incident at the Grand Kartal Hotel in the Kartalkaya Ski Resort, Bolu Province.
The fire, which occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, January 21, 2025, claimed the lives of 76 people and left over 50 injured. 
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the acting spokesperson for Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, conveyed the Federal Government’s sympathies.
“The Federal Republic of Nigeria wishes to express deep condolence to the Government and People of the Republic of Turkiye over the unfortunate fire incident at the Grand Kartal Hotel in the Kartalkaya Ski Resort,” the statement read.
The statement further emphasized Nigeria’s solidarity with Turkiye during this tragic period.
“The Federal Government of Nigeria sympathises with the Government of the Republic of Turkiye and the families of the victims of the fire incident, and also wishes a speedy recovery of the injured.”
The incident has deeply impacted the Kartalkaya community and Turkiye at large, raising concerns about safety protocols in public facilities.
Events like this underscore the importance of proactive safety measures to safeguard lives and property.
Moreover, the tragic loss of life highlights the urgent need for global collaboration on fire safety best practices to prevent such catastrophic incidents in the future.
