On Wednesday, President Bola Tinubu declared that his administration is prepared to offer all necessary assistance to the Libyans affected by the disastrous floods that accompanied Mediterranean Storm Daniel on Sunday.
“Nigeria is ready to provide all necessary support to assist the Libyan people in overcoming this harrowing tragedy,” a statement released by Ajuri Neglale on Wednesday read.
The worst-hit area, the eastern port city of Derna, where more than 34,000 people were forced to flee, has so far seen the recovery of at least 5,300 bodies.
According to experts, the shocking death toll and destruction caused by storm Daniel testify to both its intensity and the vulnerability of the North African state, which was hammered by more than ten years of internal strife that undermined vital infrastructure.
Two dams that burst and whose maintenance history has since been called into question had a significant impact on Derna.
News About Nigeria reports that Derna only received outside assistance from Turkey, Egypt, and Italy on Tuesday and Wednesday, or around 48 hours after the catastrophe.
This is due to the fact that additional foreign rescue teams and humanitarian relief agencies are anticipated in the upcoming hours.
Tinubu sent his sincere condolences to the Libyan government and people in the wake of the catastrophe.
He expressed his sympathy to all the families who had suffered the loss of a loved one in what he called a “monumental disaster.”
To everyone hurt following the unfortunate incident, he expressed his warmest wishes for a quick recovery.
In addition, President Tinubu assured the people of Libya that Nigeria would support them with unflinching solidarity and goodwill during these trying times.
