The Nigerian Government has expressed deep sympathy and condolences to the governments and people of South Africa, Mozambique and Zimbabwe following devastating floods that have claimed more than 100 lives and displaced thousands across Southern Africa.
In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, the government said that the floods, triggered by weeks of torrential rainfall, resulted in extensive human and material losses, including damaged roads and bridges, displaced communities, disrupted agricultural activities, and affected essential services.
Nigeria also expressed concern over the secondary humanitarian impacts of the disaster, such as food insecurity, potential disease outbreaks, and the increased vulnerability of women, children, and other at-risk groups.
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The government expressed its solidarity with the ongoing rescue, evacuation, and relief efforts being carried out by national authorities, regional bodies, and international humanitarian partners, while commending the resilience of the affected countries as they begin their recovery and rebuilding efforts.
Highlighting the growing threat of climate-related extreme weather events across Africa, Nigeria underscored the need for stronger regional cooperation, improved early-warning systems, effective climate adaptation strategies, and sustained international support to reduce the humanitarian and developmental consequences of such disasters.
The Nigerian Government reaffirmed its commitment to bilateral, regional, and multilateral cooperation in promoting disaster preparedness, humanitarian response, and climate resilience, assuring the affected countries of its continued goodwill and support.