Despite Our Own Challenges, We Had To Assist Zimbabwe - Nigeria President

The president of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday said that the damage Tropical Cyclone Idai made to Zimbabwe was too big to ignore.

He made these remarks whilst bidding farewell to Zimbabwe’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Lovemore Mazemo. Buhari said:

It was a major disaster, and it caused damage in billions of dollars. Nigeria, despite our own challenges, had to provide aid to ameliorate the situation,” the president said, adding that he was glad that the outgoing ambassador and his country appreciated the assistance.

The Cyclone hit the Eastern parts of Zimbabwe, Manicaland and some parts of Masvingo, destroying infrastructure, lives and crops.

Many people were left homeless whilst some were never found. The donor community assisted survivors with food, clothing, blankets, psychological support and everything they could.

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