LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – Recently-installed British monarch, King Charles III, has expressed concern over the “devastating floods” bedeviling many states in Nigeria.
This was contained in an open letter written to President Muhammadu Buhari and signed by the monarch on Friday.
King Charles III stated that he was “deeply saddened” about the lives lost due to the flood.
His royal majesty also sympathized with the victims of the flood, stating that the UK “stands in solidarity” with the country over the flood.
The message read: “Your Excellency, Dear Mr President, I wanted you to know how deeply saddened both my wife and I are to hear of the many people who have lost their loved ones and whose lives have been so dreadfully affected as a consequence of the devastating floods across Nigeria.
“We remember with the greatest affection our visits to Nigeria and the kindness of the people we met.
“However inadequate this may be under such tragic circumstances, our most heartfelt sympathy is with all those who have suffered so much, and our thoughts are with those working to support the recovery efforts.
“I know that the United Kingdom stands in solidarity with Nigeria as you recover from these truly terrible events.”