The Nigerian Government has expressed sympathy with the Government and people of Nepal following devastating landslides and flash floods that struck communities along the Nepal-Tibet border on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday, Nigeria said the disaster had resulted in significant loss of lives, widespread destruction and the displacement of affected communities.
The statement, signed by the ministry’s spokesperson, Oluwafemi Adeniyi, said the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, conveyed Nigeria’s condolences to the Nepalese government and people, particularly families searching for missing relatives and communities whose livelihoods and infrastructure were badly affected.
Nigeria also commended Nepalese authorities for quickly deploying personnel and resources for rescue and humanitarian operations, while expressing hope that the ongoing emergency response would bring relief to affected communities and help locate those still missing.
The Federal Government further acknowledged international relief efforts in the affected areas, stressing the importance of sustained global cooperation in emergency management, humanitarian assistance and climate resilience.
Nigeria reaffirmed its solidarity with Nepal during the crisis and wished affected communities strength and courage as recovery and reconstruction efforts continue.
The disaster has triggered a major rescue operation, with hundreds killed and more than 1,400 people reported missing across Nepal and Tibet, according to reports on Thursday.
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