President Buhari Commends Thailand Cave Rescue Efforts

Government of Thailand and international volunteers have been commended by President Muhammadu Buhari for their effort to rescue 12 children and their coach trapped in a cave for more than two weeks.

Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, in a statement made available to Naija News stated that the President applauded the efforts to rescue the trapped victims who are presently threatened by starvation and death.

Shehu stated that the president is happy that the operation is yielding positive outcome with the rescue of six of the trapped boys.

The President stated that Thailand is an inspiration to other developing nation, that great things can be carried out despite limited resources.

“In a globalised world, the bond of our common humanity is getting stronger day by day.

“Although, Thailand is located thousands of miles away from us, we in Nigeria share the pains and difficulties of these trapped teenagers, who face imminent danger to their lives.

“The way the international community responded with empathy and enthusiasm, is evidence that our common humanity is greater than our differences.

“When we perceive the victims as our own children, we are bound to identify with the trapped kids and be moved to action.” he said.

President Buhari said he was greatly inspired by the response of the Thai government to the crisis as well as and the dedication and enthusiasm of the rescue teams.