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Message of condolences from Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi on the flood in the Federal Republic of Nigeria
On Monday, June 2, Mr. IWAYA Takeshi, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, delivered the following message of condolences to H.E. Ambassador Yusuf TUGGAR, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, following serious flood damage caused by heavy rainfall in the Niger State, located in west-central Nigeria.
“I am deeply grieved and saddened to learn of the extensive damage, including numerous casualties, caused by the widespread floods in the Niger State, located in west-central Nigeria. I would like to express my heartfelt condolences to those who lost their lives and my sympathies are with their bereaved families. I sincerely pray for the quick recovery of those who are injured as well as the prompt reconstruction of the affected areas.”