The Nigerian Government has condemned Israel’s preemptive strike on Iran, which led to escalating hostilities and sustained missile and aerial exchanges between the two nations.
In a statement released on Saturday, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja, called for an immediate halt to hostilities.
She urged both parties to exercise the utmost restraint for the sake of regional and global peace.
Ebienfa emphasized that the ongoing cycle of retaliation not only endangers civilian lives but also threatens to destabilize the wider Middle East, with significant implications for international security and economic development.
It stated: “As a nation deeply committed to the principles of peaceful coexistence, non-aggression, and multilateral diplomacy, Nigeria calls on all involved to prioritise dialogue over confrontation.
“We urge the international community, particularly the United Nations Security Council, to intensify efforts toward immediate de-escalation and to provide a platform for constructive engagement.”
Military action, she said, is not a substitute for negotiation, adding that the path to lasting peace lies in diplomacy, mutual respect, and adherence to international law.
“Nigeria stands ready to support all genuine efforts aimed at de-escalating tensions and promoting peace in the region.”
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