By Joyce Remi-Babayeju
The The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq on behalf of the Government of Nigeria has commiserated with the Turkish Government over the earthquake disaster which occurred in the country on Monday.
Farouq who paid a condolence visit to the Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria H. E. Hidayet Bayraktar on Friday described the earthquake and its aftermath as devastating and 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.”
Ambassador of Turkey to Nigeria, His Excellency Hidayet Bayraktar, appreciated the government of Nigeria and the Minister for their condolences and prayed for continued peaceful collaborations between the two countries.
The Minister was accompanied on the cindolence visit by the Permanent Secretary, Dr Nasir Sani Gwarzo and other management staff on the ministry.
