The Nigerian Government has conveyed heartfelt condolences to the governments and citizens of South Africa, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe following catastrophic floods that have claimed over 100 lives and displaced thousands across Southern Africa.
In a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, the government noted that the floods, caused by prolonged heavy rainfall, have resulted in significant human and material losses, including damaged infrastructure, disrupted communities, interrupted agricultural activities, and impaired essential services.
Nigeria further expressed concern over the secondary humanitarian consequences of the disaster, including food shortages, possible disease outbreaks, and heightened vulnerability among women, children, and other at-risk populations.
The government affirmed its support for ongoing rescue, evacuation, and relief operations undertaken by national authorities, regional organisations, and international humanitarian partners, while praising the resilience of the affected countries as they embark on recovery and reconstruction efforts.
Highlighting the increasing impact of climate-related extreme weather events across the continent, Nigeria emphasised the importance of enhanced regional cooperation, robust early-warning systems, effective climate adaptation measures, and sustained international assistance to mitigate the humanitarian and developmental fallout of such disasters.
The Nigerian Government reaffirmed its dedication to bilateral, regional, and multilateral collaboration in strengthening disaster preparedness, humanitarian response, and climate resilience, assuring the affected nations of its continued support .
