President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with government and people of South Africa over loss of lives resulting from torrential downpours and mudslides.
President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with government
and people of South Africa over loss of lives resulting from torrential
downpours and mudslides.
In a statement made available to DAILY POST on Saturday by
his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, President Buhari
said he was “profoundly touched by the unfortunate incident.’’
“I am saddened by the loss of lives and destruction caused
by the natural disaster,” he added.
President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with government
and people of South Africa over loss of lives resulting from torrential
downpours and mudslides.
In a statement made available to DAILY POST on Saturday by
his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, President
Buhari said he was “profoundly touched by the unfortunate incident.’’
“I am saddened by the loss of lives and destruction caused
by the natural disaster,” he added.
“Such disasters destroy within hours everything the people
have laboured for, forcing many to start from the scratch.
“This is particularly difficult for developing countries
battling with poverty,’’ he said.
The President extends deep sympathy to families affected by
the natural disaster, praying that God will comfort and strengthen them in
their hour of need.
“Our prayers and sympathies are with the people of South
Africa as they struggle to overcome the devastating impact of these floods,’’
the President said.
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