The federal authorities has reiterated its dedication to fostering peace and stability in West Africa, expressing deep concern over current remarks by Abdourahman Tchiani, President of Niger’s Nationwide Council.
This was contained in an announcement issued by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, on Nigerian Tv Authority (NTA), the federal authorities emphasised its readiness to prioritize dialogue because the cornerstone for resolving disputes and attaining sustainable peace.
The Minister underscored that Nigeria stays dedicated to avoiding any actions that might jeopardize Niger’s sovereignty or safety.
Nigeria and Niger, as neighboring nations and brothers, share deep historic, cultural, and {economic} ties in response to the international affairs minister
The assertion prolonged a proper invitation to Niger’s leaders to have interaction in constructive dialogue aimed toward addressing mutual considerations and fostering collaboration. Tuggar urged all regional and worldwide companions to help reconciliation and stability efforts slightly than exacerbate divisions.
Tuggar famous that Nigeria and Niger have lengthy shared a symbiotic relationship, with their histories intertwined by commerce, cultural trade, and mutual safety considerations. Each nations are crucial members of the {Economic} Group of West African States (ECOWAS), a regional bloc dedicated to selling integration and resolving conflicts by diplomatic means.
Latest political tensions in Niger, following the actions of its Nationwide Council, have raised alarm throughout the area. Observers have famous that Nigeria’s name for dialogue displays its place as a regional chief and mediator in occasions of disaster.
Minister Tuggar additionally appealed to the worldwide group to play a constructive position within the reconciliation course of. He urged international companions to keep away from actions that might inflame tensions and as a substitute help initiatives that prioritize unity and improvement.
Niger Republic’s chief on December 24 accused Nigeria of serving as a base for efforts to destabilize Niger, allegedly collaborating with international powers and former Nigerien officers, whom it allegedly offers asylum.
The claims comply with the December 13 sabotage of the Niger-Benin oil pipeline in Gaya, with Niger’s Overseas Minister Bakary Yaou Sangare suggesting complicity by Nigerian authorities.
In a swift response, Mohammed Idris, Minister of Info and Nationwide Orientation, strongly rejected the allegations made in a viral video by the navy chief of Niger Republic, who claimed collusion between Nigeria and France to destabilize the Niger Republic.
“The accusation that Nigeria seeks to sabotage Niger’s pipelines and agriculture is each unfounded and counterproductive.
“Nigeria has persistently supported Niger’s {economic} improvement by joint vitality and infrastructure tasks, such because the Trans-Saharan Fuel Pipeline and the Kano-Maradi Railway Venture. It’s illogical to counsel that Nigeria would undermine initiatives it has actively promoted,” he acknowledged.
“Moreover, no a part of Nigeria has been ceded to any international energy for subversive operations in Niger Republic.
“We reiterate our full help for senior Nigerian authorities officers for his or her untiring dedication to fostering peace and safety between the federal government and other people of Nigeria and Niger, and for his or her efforts towards stronger cooperation within the ECOWAS area,” he added.
