The Jama’atu Nasril Islam(JNI) on Thursday called for global humanitarian support for Libya flood victims.
It also sympathized with the people and Government of Libya over the catastrophic flooding that reportedly killed more than 8,000 people.
This is contained in a statement issued by the JNI Secretary General, Prof. Khalid Aliyu, in Kaduna.
Aliyu said the JNI under the leadership of the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, was deeply touched by the immense loss of lives and properties to the flood.
“JNI leadership is filled with heartrending grief, as we stand in solidarity and prayers with the people of Libya during this tragic time.
“As witnessed from the media reportage, the disaster is horrific and calls for sympathetic gestures, support from the world to Libya and prayers to end their suffering.”
Aliyu said that the JNI extends its heartfelt condolences to the Libyan government along with families who lost their loved ones, and expressed profound sympathy to all those affected by the disaster.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Libya as they face the enormous challenges of rebuilding their lives and communities.”
Aliyu said “the Libyan situation needs immediate humanitarian action from across the world.
“JNI therefore calls upon the international community to accelerate offer of support and assistance to Libyans during this crisis.
“Any act of compassion and solidarity will go a long way in alleviating the suffering of the Libyan people and facilitate the needed rehabilitation and restoration of their country.