President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday expressed deep grief and sympathy with Italy over the earthquake on Wednesday that left at least 247 people dead in the central parts of the country.
“My heart and prayers go out to the people of Italy at this time of national mourning, caused by the devastating earthquake”, the President in a statement sent to TheSimonAtebaNews.
President Buhari told the Italian Prime Minister, Mr. Matteo Renzi, that his family, the government and the people of Nigeria shared the grief of Italian citizens over this deadly natural disaster.
The President prayed to God to comfort the families of the victims and grant them the fortitude to overcome their grief at this emotionally challenging time.
