The Federal Government has expressed deep sympathy with South Africa, Mozambique and Zimbabwe following devastating floods that have killed more than 100 people and displaced thousands across Southern Africa.
In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, described the disaster as heartbreaking and extended Nigeria’s condolences to the affected governments and citizens.
The statement noted that weeks of heavy rainfall caused rivers to overflow, destroying critical infrastructure such as roads and bridges, disrupting farming activities and essential services, and worsening humanitarian conditions.
Nigeria warned that secondary crises including hunger, disease outbreaks and heightened risks to vulnerable groups such as women, children and the elderly could emerge if urgent support is not sustained.
The Federal Government commended national authorities, regional bodies and international organisations involved in rescue efforts, evacuations and relief distribution, praising the resilience of the affected countries.
It also cautioned that climate change–induced extreme weather events are becoming more frequent across Africa, calling for stronger regional cooperation, improved early-warning systems and enhanced climate adaptation measures.
Nigeria reaffirmed its readiness to support affected countries through bilateral, regional and multilateral channels, assuring them of its solidarity during the recovery and rebuilding process.
Michael Olugbode in Abuja
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