Dirisu Yakubu
The Conference of Speakers of the Pan-African Parliament under the African Union has declared solidarity with the victims of flood disasters in Nigeria and others battling similar tragedies on the African continent.
The conference expressed its support in a statement signed by PAP President, Fortune Charumbira at the ongoing 12th Annual Conference of Speakers of National and Regional Parliaments in Midrand, South Africa on Friday.
A statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, Mr Levinus Nwabughiogu, on Saturday, noted that the conference highlighted the urgent need for a comprehensive response to natural disasters, owing to climate change and inadequate infrastructure.
Recall that Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states were recently hit by severe floods which resulted to loss of lives and properties.
Kalu who led the Nigerian delegation to the conference at various sessions has repeatedly called for intervention in the Nigerian crisis.
The Conference in their statement called on the respective African governments and the international community to provide immediate assistance to people of the affected areas.
The Speakers also said their solidarity must translate into concrete actions that prioritize human dignity and resilience in the face of adversity.
The statement read in part, “We, the speakers of the African Parliaments, convened at this important conference, express our profound solidarity with the people of Nigeria and all victims of flooding across the African continent. Recent catastrophic floods have caused widespread devastation, resulting in loss of lives, displacement of communities, and significant destruction of infrastructure.
“It is our collective responsibility to stand with those affected and address the underlying challenges that exacerbate these crises.
“The floods in Nigeria and other regions have highlighted the urgent need for a comprehensive response to natural disasters, driven by climate change and inadequate infrastructure.”
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