Conference of Speakers of Pan-African Parliament (PAP) under the African Union (AU) has declared solidarity with the victims of flood disaster in Nigeria and others affected by similar tragedy on the African continent.

The Conference expressed their sympathy and support in a statement signed by the President of Pan- African Parliament (PAP), Hon. Chief Fortune Zephania Charumbira at the ongoing 12th Annual Conference of Speakers of National and Regional Parliaments at the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) of the African Union (AU) in Midrand, South Africa on Friday.

The Conference stated that the floods in Nigeria and other parts of the continent have highlighted the urgent need for a comprehensive response to natural disasters, driven by climate change and inadequate infrastructure.

It will be recalled that three Nigerian States of Borno, Adamawa and Yobe were recently hit by the natural disaster that reportedly displaced over one million persons with tens of thousands of families without shelter, food, water and access to healthcare.

It will also be recalled that the Nigeria’s House of Representatives Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu who led the Nigerian delegation to the Conference at various sessions repeatedly called the attention of the Conference to the tragedy in Nigeria.

The Conference in their statement called on the respective African governments and the international community to provide immediate assistance to people of the affected areas.

The Speakers also said their solidarity must translate into concrete actions that prioritize human dignity and resilience in the face of adversity.