The British monarch, King Charles III, on Friday sympathised with Nigerians over the devastating floods ravaging most States of the Federation.
This was disclosed in an open letter addressed to President Muhammadu Buhari, signed by the Monarch.
King Charles III said he and his wife are ‘deeply saddened’ about the lives lost due to the flood
The Monarch also sympathised with the victims of the flood, adding that the United Kingdom (UK) “stands in solidarity” with the Country over the flood.
The letter 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