The Nigerian Red Cross has appealed for blood donations for victims of the collapsed building on Lagos Island.
Mr Olakunle Lasisi, Secretary of NRC, Lagos made the appeal in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday in Lagos.
Speaking on the hashtags #DonateForItafaji and #savetheitafajichildren trending on social media, to solicit for blood donations from the public, he said the Red Cross would partake in the exercise.
Lasisi added that he spoke with the Lagos State Blood Transfusion Service on Wednesday, and confirmed that the information was true.
“They said, yes, they are aware of it.
“It was launched by the MD of the General Hospital, so they can have enough blood in the bank to assist the casualties of the collapsed building.
“When an incident like this happens, blood donations is always required to meet the demand of those in need of blood transfusion.
“It is a good opportunity for the blood bank to replenish because there are people who want to assist.
“Some of our members who are due for blood donation will be available,” he told NAN.