Kehinde Akintola – Abuja
Nigerian Government on Friday commiserated with the Government of Turkey over the devastating earthquake which occurred in the country on Monday.
Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq who paid a condolence visit to the Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria, Hidayet Bayraktar on behalf of the Federal Government, described the earthquake and its aftermath as devastating. She prayed for God’s strength in their trying time.
“We received with sadness, the news of the devastating earthquake in your country. On behalf of the Federal government, we are here to commiserate with you in this trying time.
“It is a natural disaster and unforeseen. We pray that families of the victims affected by the earthquake and especially those of the dead will find the strength to bear the loss. This is very sad and devastating.
“The President, His Excellency President Muhammadu Buhari sends his condolences and prayers at this time. Once again, accept our condolences as we pray for the peaceful repose of lives lost in the disaster.”
Responding, the Ambassador of Turkey to Nigeria, Hidayet Bayraktar, appreciated the government of Nigeria and the Minister for their condolences and prayed for continued peaceful collaboration between the two countries.
The Permanent Secretary of the Fed Min of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development Dr Nasir Sani Gwarzo, Director of Humanitarian Affairs, Alhaji Ali Grema, the Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency NEMA Ahmed Mustapha Habib and the Special Assistant to the President on Humanitarian Affairs Group Captain Shehu Sadique were among those who accompanied the Minister on the condolence visit.
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