US/ISRAEL-IRAN WAR: PRESIDENT TINUBU ASSURES UAE, OTHER GULF STATES OF NIGERIA’S SOLIDARITY

US/ISRAEL-IRAN WAR: PRESIDENT TINUBU ASSURES UAE, OTHER GULF STATES OF NIGERIA’S SOLIDARITY

US/Israel-Iran War: President Tinubu Assures UAE, Other Gulf States of Nigeria’s Solidarity

On April 23, 2026, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu reaffirmed Nigeria’s solidarity with the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and other Gulf nations following attacks linked to the ongoing US/Israel conflict with Iran.

Speaking at the State House in Abuja during the presentation of Letters of Credence from newly appointed ambassadors and high commissioners, Tinubu praised the resilience and restraint shown by Gulf states amidst the crisis.

He emphasized that Nigeria will always stand for peace, stability, and global tranquillity, stressing that solidarity with the region is a reflection of Nigeria’s commitment to international cooperation.

The President specifically extended Nigeria’s support to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, and Jordan, assuring them that Nigeria shares their pursuit of peace and stability. He highlighted that the world needs “tranquillity, peace and love,” and Nigeria stands ready to work with partners to achieve these goals.

During the ceremony, Tinubu received Letters of Credence from envoys representing Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Sudan, Namibia, Rwanda, Somalia, Argentina, and Congo. He noted that their appointments mark a significant milestone in Nigeria’s diplomatic relations and expressed confidence in their ability to strengthen ties between Nigeria and their respective countries.

Tinubu underscored Nigeria’s foreign policy priorities, which include fostering peace within Africa and globally, defending constitutional order, promoting regional economic integration, and stabilizing the Sahel region.

He stressed that Nigeria’s active engagement with the international community is guided by a strategic foreign policy that seeks mutual prosperity, infrastructural development, and democratic governance.

The President also pointed to Nigeria’s ongoing economic reforms aimed at repositioning the country as a competitive hub for investment, innovation, and sustainable growth. He invited the envoys to see Nigeria as a dynamic partner open to strategic collaboration, highlighting the country’s youthful population and entrepreneurial spirit as assets for global cooperation.

Tinubu further acknowledged the overlapping global crises—climate change, energy transitions, terrorism, and financial inequities—and pledged Nigeria’s readiness to work bilaterally and multilaterally to advocate for a fairer and more secure world order.

He assured the envoys of full cooperation from Nigeria’s institutions and encouraged them to explore the country beyond Abuja to experience its cultural diversity and warmth.

On behalf of the envoys, the Ambassador of Qatar expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for the reception and pledged to strengthen relations with Nigeria during their tenure.

This event not only reaffirmed Nigeria’s solidarity with Gulf states during a turbulent geopolitical moment but also reinforced Tinubu’s vision of Nigeria as a proactive global partner committed to peace, stability, and economic progress.