Nigerian Government has expressed profound sorrow and deepest sympathy to the Government and people of the Republic of Colombia following the devastating magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck western Colombia on 10 August 2026.
The powerful tremor, the strongest recorded in Colombia this century, is reported to have caused significant losses of life, left many injured, and resulted in extensive damage to homes, hospitals, schools, and critical infrastructure across several regions, including Chocó, Valle del Cauca, Risaralda, and surrounding areas.
The Spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja, Kimiebi Ebienfa, in a statement on Wednesday, conveyed the Federal Government of Nigeria’s heartfelt condolences to the families who have lost loved ones and wished a speedy and full recovery of the injured.
The statement said that Nigeria stand in full solidarity with the people of Colombia during this period of national mourning and recovery.
“Nigeria has full confidence in the resilience, unity, and determination of the Colombian people and the leadership of President Abelardo de la Espriella as they undertake search-and-rescue operations and begin the process of rebuilding.
“May the souls of the departed rest in perfect peace”, it said.