Tinubu sympathises with flood victims

Abdullateef Fowewe

President Bola Tinubu has sympathised with the flood victims across the country, promising to provide the needed support for victims.

Recent data by the National Emergency Management Agency indicate that lives have been lost with thousands of hectares of farmlands damaged and thousands of people displaced by floods across the country.

Tinubu in a statement on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale stated that he received the news of the devastation wreaked by floods on communities and farmlands across the country with deep sorrow.

Tinubu prayed for the souls of those who perished in the flood and promised to prevent future flooding.

The statement reads, “President Bola Tinubu receives the news of the devastation wreaked by floods on communities and farmlands across the country with profound grief.

“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 a 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.”