The Federal Government has expressed deep concern over the escalating tensions and reported attacks involving the Houthi militia in Yemen and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, calling on all parties to exercise maximum restraint and embrace peaceful dialogue.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, said Nigeria urged all sides to immediately de-escalate the crisis and refrain from actions capable of worsening hostilities, endangering civilian lives, and threatening regional peace and stability.
Ebienfa stated that the Federal Government believes dialogue, diplomacy, and other peaceful means of resolving disputes, in line with the principles of the United Nations Charter and international law, remain the most viable path to lasting peace. He warned that any further escalation of the conflict could undermine regional security and stability, with wider implications for peace in the Middle East.
He added that Nigeria remained firmly committed to the peaceful settlement of disputes and is ready to support all genuine and constructive efforts aimed at reducing tensions, restoring calm, and promoting lasting peace and stability in the region.
