The Nigerian Government has reaffirms its unwavering commitment to peace, stability, and regional harmony in West Africa as well as concerned over recent statements from President of the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland of Niger, Abdourahman Tchiani.
This was contained in a statement personally signed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs,
Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar and made available to Channel Network Afrique, CNA.
According to the statement, “Nigeria remains steadfast in its desire for dialogue which are the cornerstones of sustainable solutions.
“Therefore we will not embark on any actions to undermine sovereignty and security of Niger,” the Minister said.
The statement noted that “as brothers and neighbors, Nigeria and Niger share deep historical and cultural ties, underscored by trade and economic interdependence.
“These enduring connections are reminders of our intrinsically linked destinies. Therefore, unfounded allegations causes needless tensions that could cause disaffection and threaten the collective progress of our region.
“To this end, we reaffirm our respect for Niger’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, in alignment with ECOWAS principles.
“We welcome and encourage open, constructive dialogue between our governments and invite Niger’s leadership to join us in candid discussions to address mutual concerns.
“We are prepared to explore confidence-building measures, such as a collective support, to alleviate the humanitarian impact on our border communities.
We call upon regional and international partners to support efforts aimed at fostering reconciliation and stability, rather than deepening divisions”.
The statement concluded that “Nigeria remains guided by the principles of diplomacy, mutual respect, and the pursuit of peace. We are confident that through constructive engagement, we can work together towards a more prosperous and stable future for our people”.
