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From Okwe Obi, Abuja
The Federal Government has commiserated with the Government of Turkey over the devastating earthquake which occurred on Monday.
Government, through the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, paid a condolence visit to the Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria, Hidayet Bayraktar on behalf of on Friday and described the disaster and its aftermath as devastating.
Umar Farouq, in a statement by her Special Adviser on Media, Nneka Ikem Anibeze, also 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 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, Bayraktar, appreciated the government of Nigeria and the minister for their condolences and prayed for continued peaceful collaborations between the two countries.
Also, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Nasir Gwarzo; Director Humanitarian Affairs, Ali Grema; Director General, National Emergency Management Agency, Ahmed Mustapha Habib; and the Special Assistant to the President on Humanitarian Affairs, Shehu Sadique were among those who accompanied the minister on the condolence visit.
