President Bola Tinubu has expressed concern over the devastating floods that have wreaked havoc on communities and farmlands across Nigeria, resulting in numerous casualties and widespread displacement
In a statement signed by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, the President conveyed sympathies to bereaved families, farmers, and displaced communities who have lost property and livelihoods on Wednesday.
“President Bola Tinubu receives the news of the devastation wreaked by floods on communities and farmlands across the country with profound grief.
Recent data by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) indicate that lives have been lost — with thousands of hectares of farmlands damaged and thousands of people displaced by floods across the country.
The President sympathizes with all victims of these ravages of nature, especially bereaved families, farmers, displaced communities, and those who have lost property.
President Tinubu re-emphasizes the need for concerted effort to address existential environmental concerns and build a more climate resilient and adaptive society.
The President prays for the repose of the souls of the deceased, while assuring Nigerians that his administration, through the relevant agencies, will continue to provide the needed support for victims, as well as timely warnings to mitigate the impact of environmental mishaps.”
