President Bola Tinubu has expressed his heartfelt sympathy to flood victims nationwide.
Tinubu said he is committed to providing the necessary support to help them recover from the devastation.
Last week, the National Emergency Management Agency reported that floods have affected 27 states, impacting 227,494 people and damaging 32,837 homes.
NEMA also revealed that 16,488 hectares of farmland and crops have also been damaged.
In a statement on Wednesday, Tinubu, through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, promised that relevant agencies will issue timely warnings to help reduce the effects of environmental disasters.
The statement read in part, “President Bola Tinubu receives the news of the devastation wreaked by floods on communities and farmlands across the country with profound grief.
“The President sympathises with all victims of these ravages of nature, especially bereaved families, farmers, displaced communities, and those who have lost property.
“President Tinubu re-emphasizes the need for a concerted effort to address existential environmental concerns and build a more climate resilient and adaptive society.
“The President prays for the repose of the souls of the deceased while assuring Nigerians that his administration, through the relevant agencies, will continue to provide the needed support for victims, as well as timely warnings to mitigate the impact of environmental mishaps.”
