The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development, Sadiya Umar-Farouq, has commiserated with the Government and people of Turkey over the devastating earthquake which occurred in the country on Monday.
Umar-Farouq, who paid a condolence visit to the Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria, Hidayet Bayraktar, on behalf of the Federal Government on Friday, described the earthquake and its aftermath as devastating.
The minister 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 the 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.”
Responding, the Ambassador of Turkey to Nigeria, His Excellency Hidayet Bayraktar, appreciated the government of Nigeria and the Minister for their continued peaceful collaboration between the two countries.