Aftermath of Earthquake: African Development Bank ready to rebuild Moroccan infrastructure
By PHC Telegraph
President of the African Development Bank Dr. Akinwumi Adesina assures Morocco of his bank’s support, following a devastating earthquake which has destroyed lives and property.
The African Development Bank, AFDB, has offered to support efforts of the Morrocan government which are geared towards the immediate reconstruction of infrastructure damaged by a recent earthquake.
Over two thousand people have so far lost their lives as a result of the incident which is said to be the worst in recent times.
Hundreds of other Moroccans injured when the earthquake struck are battling for their lives.
The President of the, AFDB, Akinwumi Adesina said in a statement he issued in Abidjan, the Cote ‘D Ivorian capital, that the financial institution commiserates with the King, the government and the people of Morocco.
According to him, “The distressing images emanating from Al Haouz, Taroudant, Chichaoua, Ouarzazate, Marrakech, Azilal and Agadir, have touched the hearts of people around the world.
“I am shocked and profoundly distressed by the heavy loss of lives in this tragedy, which also left in its wake, enormous destruction of homes, offices, roads, hospitals, schools and infrastructure.
“On behalf of the African Development Bank Group, I extend my deepest condolences to his Majesty King Mohammed VI, the government of the Kingdom of Morocco, and every family mourning the loss of loved ones. Words can scarcely convey our shared sense of grief and loss.”
Adesina noted that AFDB would to its utmost to support the rebuilding of damaged facilities in the ancient kingdom.
“With our team on the ground, the African Development Bank stands in solidarity with the people of the Kingdom of Morocco and stands ready to provide much-needed support.
“Given the remoteness of the epicentre of the earthquake, the African Development Bank is prioritizing support for the protection of health facilities and the provision of clean drinking water, to prevent further hardships.
“I wish to assure his Majesty King Mohammed VI and the people of the Kingdom of Morocco that the African Development Bank Group stands ready to contribute resources and expertise to help rebuild the affected infrastructure in the communities.”