Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commiserated with Moroccans over the devastating earthquake that struck the North African country on Friday night.
The earthquake caused the death of over 800 people while hundres of people hospitalized after suffering varying degrees of Injuries.
The 6.8-magnitude earthquake has been described as the most devastating in many years in the history of the country.
Reacting, President Tinubu in a statement posted on his X official account on Saturday, described the incident as unfortunate.
The post reads, “I extend my heartfelt condolences to King Mohammed VI of #Morocco following Saturday’s devastating earthquake in his homeland, which claimed many lives.
“I commiserate with all families who lost loved ones and all those otherwise affected by this tragedy, while wishing a full and swift recovery to those who were injured.
“I assure the government and people of Morocco that the heartfelt prayers and thoughts of Nigerians are with them during this difficult moment of tragedy.
“In the face of this adversity, Nigeria will continue to stand in solidarity with Morocco as they recover, rebuild, and come out stronger than ever from this unfortunate even