Red Cross warns Nigeria against humanitarian crisis

The International Committee of the Red Cross has warned Nigeria against any humanitarian crisis.

Prof Peter Katchy, Vice Chairman of the ICRC, made this remark at an event commemorating the 67th World Red Cross Day celebration of the body in Awka on Friday.

He appealed to the political class to avoid making derogatory comment that could lead to crisis in the country.

While lauding President Goodluck Jonathan for conceding defeat at the presidential polls, Katchy however, congratulated the winner, President-elect, retired Maj.- Gen. Muhammdu Buhari.

He further tasked him to observe all the tenets of democracy and ensure that human rights were respected as he assumes offices from May 29.

He noted that ICRC had responded to over 65 major emergency cases in Anambra within the last one year.

He said some of their response and rescue operations included road crashes, building collapse, cholera outbreaks and fire incidents.

In his opening remarks, Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra State commended the Red Cross Society for cooperating with his administration to save lives in the state.

Obiano, who was represented by Dr Joe Akabuike, the state Commissioner for Health, said his government was passionate about lives and had done a number of things to enhance healthcare delivery.

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