Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Abuja (X/@narendramodi) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Modi announced a 20-ton humanitarian aid package to assist relief efforts in flood-hit Nigeria , which claimed the lives of over 300 people. He expressed condolences to Nigeria during his meeting with Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Abuja and said, "On behalf of 140 crore Indians, I express condolences over the loss of lives due to the flood in Nigeria last month. In support of relief works, India is sending 20 tons of humanitarian aid.
" Over 300 people dead after the flood hit Nigeria. This devastating flood had affected 1.2 million people in 33 states in Nigeria.
Floods had displace tens of thousands of people in Kogi State in north-central Nigeria. Flash floods in Dikwa, Borno State, in the north-east impede humanitarian operations, according to the report released on October 23 by OCHA Nigeria. India had previously dispatched 15 tons of humanitarian assistance to Nigeria to help address the flood crisis.
During his address, PM Modi thanked the Nigerian President for his dedication to enhancing the strategic partnership between both nations and noted significant achievements. "I express gratitude for your personal commitment to strengthening strategic relations between India and Nigeria. I am happy that last year, under the chairmanship of India, Nigeria joined the G20 Summit for the first time as a guest country.
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