Nigeria Stands In Solidarity As Deadly Floods Ravage Southern Africa
As climate disasters grow more frequent across the continent, the human cost of extreme weather is becoming impossible to ignore, and so is the need for collective action.
The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed deep sympathy with South Africa, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe following devastating floods that have killed more than 100 people and displaced thousands after weeks of torrential rainfall.
In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja, Nigeria mourned the lives lost and lamented the widespread destruction caused by the disaster, including damaged roads and bridges, overwhelmed rivers, disrupted farming activities, and the collapse of essential services.
The government also warned that the floods have triggered secondary humanitarian crises such as food insecurity, disease outbreaks, and increased vulnerability among women, children, and other at-risk groups.
While commending ongoing rescue and relief efforts by national authorities, regional bodies, and international partners, Nigeria stressed the need for stronger early-warning systems, climate adaptation measures, and regional cooperation to better manage future climate-related disasters.
In a statement signed by the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, Abuja reaffirmed its commitment to working with affected countries at bilateral, regional, and multilateral levels to strengthen disaster preparedness, humanitarian response, and climate resilience.
Nigeria’s government said its thoughts and prayers remain with the people of South Africa, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and all other communities affected by the catastrophe.
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