Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has made it clear that what the world needs now are tranquillity, peace and love.
Tinubu spoke April 23, against the background of the ongoing war between Iran and America/Israel when he received new Ambassadors to Nigeria at the presidential villa, Abuja, Nigeria.
The Nigerian leader told the new Ambassadors, especially the ones from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the State of Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, the State of Kuwait, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Sultanate of Oman and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan: “The world needs tranquillity, peace and love.”
Tinubu said that in the face of the recent attacks between Iran and America/Israel, Nigeria would always strive for peace and stability across the world.
He suggested that global challenges should be tackled with the collective will and cooperation of nations and international institutions.
“The global community today faces a complex web of overlapping crises—from the changing international order, climate change and energy transitions to counter-terrorism and the need for a more equitable global financial architecture.”
He said that Nigeria would continue to work together with international partners to pursue peace within the African sub-region and the globe.
According to him, Nigeria’s foreign policy will continue to guide its active engagements with the global community for mutual benefits.
“As you engage with our government and our people, you will observe that our strategic foreign policy actively guides our interactions on the global stage. “Nigeria seeks to collaborate with your nations to harness the boundless energy of our youthful demography, drive infrastructural and economic development, maximise the mutual potential of our diaspora populations and champion democratic governance.
“Furthermore, Nigeria remains acutely aware of its responsibilities within our immediate neighbourhood and the broader African continent. We are resolute in our commitment to the principles and protocols of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The defence of constitutional order, the pursuit of regional economic integration, and the stabilisation of the Sahel region are priorities that we cannot achieve in isolation. We look forward to robust partnership and cooperation with your respective countries in addressing these transnational security and development challenges.’’
Responding on behalf of the envoys, the Ambassador of Qatar thanked the President for taking the time to receive them at the Presidential Villa.
He assured the President of excellent relations with Qatar and pledged that all the envoys would do their best to improve relations with Nigeria after their tour.
President Tinubu received Letters of Credence from the Ambassador of the State of Qatar, Yousef Mohammed Ahmed Mohammed Al-Hail; Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Yousef Bin Mohammed Albalawi; Ambassador of the Lebanese Republic, Wissam Kalakeche; Ambassador of the Republic of Sudan, Mohammed Abdelaal Haroun and High Commissioner of the Republic of Namibia, Walda Natangwe Ndevashiya, High Commissioner of Rwanda, Moses Rugema; Ambassador of the Republic of Somalia, Mohamed Osman Mohamed; Ambassador of the Argentine Republic, Nicolas Perazzo Naon and Ambassador of the Republic of Congo, Moyongo Dieudonne.
