President Bola Tinubu says his administration was committed to defeating terrorism and strengthening diplomatic ties with Nigeria’s global partners.
Tinubu stated this at the Federal Executive Council meeting held on Thursday at the Council Chamber of the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja.
It is the first gathering of the council since July.
The President said “we are engaging the world diplomatically, and we assure all of you that we will defeat terrorism. The task ahead is to move forward with clarity of purpose guided by the Renewed Hope agenda to build a prosperous Nigeria,” the President declared just before the Federal Executive Council entered a closed-door session on Thursday.
He gave the assurance days after U.S. President Donald Trump returned Nigeria to the list of ‘Countries of Particular Concern,’ a decision the Federal Government has rejected and described as a misrepresentation of the nation’s security situation.
Speaking for the first time to the public comments on the matter, Tinubu said his government is engaging the international community to advance security, stability, and economic growth.
“Despite political headwinds and fears, we will continue to engage with our partners.
“The success of the $2.3bn Eurobond, which was oversubscribed, is a sign of confidence in our economy.
“The task ahead is immense, but we are resolved to move forward with unity and purpose,” he said.
He told Nigerians that the country remains united and resolute in its pursuit of peace and prosperity, just as he members of his cabinet for their commitment to his Renewed Hope Agenda, emphasising the need for unity and focus in implementing government reforms.
