The Federal Government has called for a de-escalation of violence between Israel and the Palestinian Hamas militant group following the outbreak of hostilities on Saturday.
The government expressed deep concern about the situation and called on both sides to exercise restraint and prioritise the safety of civilians, in a statement through the Amb. Yusuf M. Tuggar (OON) Minister of Foreign Affairs.
It Partly reads, “The cycle of violence and retaliation that the current escalation has assumed, only serves to perpetuate an unending cycle of pain and suffering for the civilian population, that bear the brunt of every conflict,”.
The statement Fully reads:
7th October, 2023
PRESS STATEMENT
THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA CALLS FOR DE-ESCALATION OF HOSTILITIES BETWEEN ISRAEL AND HAMAS
1.The Federal Government of Nigeria is deeply concerned about the outbreak of hostilities between Israel and Hamas in the early hours of Saturday, 7th October, 2023 and calls for de-escalation and ceasefire.
2. The cycle of violence and retaliation that the current escalation has assumed, only serves to perpetuate an unending cycle of pain and suffering for the civilian population, that bear the brunt of every conflict.
3. The Federal Government of Nigeria, therefore, calls on both sides to exercise restraint, prioritize the safety of civilians and give room for humanitarian considerations.
4. We are therefore calling for a peaceful resolution of the conflict through dialogue.
Amb. Yusuf M. Tuggar (OON)
Minister of Foreign Affairs
