(By Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye – ABUJA)
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his sympathy with Italy over the deadly earthquake that has claimed more than 200 lives in the central parts of the country.
President Buhari told the Italian Prime Minister, Mr. Matteo Renzi, that his family, the government and the people of Nigeria shared the grief of the Italian people over this deadly disaster.
“My heart and prayers go out to the people of Italy at this time of national mourning, caused by the devastating earthquake”, said the President.
The President prayed God to comfort the families of the victims and grant them the fortitude to overcome their grief at this emotionally challenging time, according to Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, in a statement.
“My heart and prayers go out to the people of Italy at this time of national mourning, caused by the devastating earthquake”, said the President.
The President prayed God to comfort the families of the victims and grant them the fortitude to overcome their grief at this emotionally challenging time, according to Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, in a statement.