President Bola Tinubu expressed Nigeria's solidarity with Gulf states impacted by attacks linked to the US-Israel war with Iran, calling the crisis a threat to global peace. He made the statement on Thursday at the State House in Abuja while receiving letters of credence from nine foreign envoys. Among those presenting credentials were the ambassadors of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Sudan, Namibia, Rwanda, Somalia, Argentina, and Congo, as well as high commissioners from Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, and Jordan. Tinubu commended the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, and Jordan for their resilience and restraint during the conflict. "The world needs tranquillity, peace and love. We share that solidarity with all of you in that region," he said. He also reaffirmed Nigeria's commitment to strengthening bilateral ties with the nine countries, encouraging investment in infrastructure, economic development, and diaspora engagement. Tinubu described Nigeria as a globally competitive hub open for sustainable growth. He reiterated Nigeria's support for ECOWAS in defending constitutional order and stabilising the Sahel, and called for joint efforts on climate change, energy transition, terrorism, and reform of the global financial system. "Nigeria stands ready to work with your governments bilaterally and in multilateral forums to advocate for a fairer, more secure world order," he added. Qatar's ambassador, Yousef Mohammed Ahmed Mohammed Al-Hail, responded on behalf of the envoys, thanking Tinubu and pledging to deepen relations with Nigeria.
Tinubu voiced concern over threats to global peace while receiving envoys from countries whose regions face active conflict, yet offered no specifics on how Nigeria plans to contribute beyond diplomatic statements. The same government citing global financial inequities continues to rely on foreign loans and austerity measures that deepen hardship for Nigerians. Nigerians paying higher fuel prices due to global market shifts are left wondering how this diplomatic outreach translates to local relief. Solidarity with distant nations contrasts sharply with the absence of actionable plans for citizens grappling with inflation and insecurity.
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