Nigeria Calls for Restraint as Gulf Crisis Deepens
Abuja (Core Reporters) The Nigerian government has called for restraint as the Gulf crisis deepens, expressing deep concern over rising tensions in the region and the risk of further escalation, with potentially grave consequences for regional and global stability.
In a statement signed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, on Saturday, February 28, in Abuja, Nigeria urged all parties to exercise maximum restraint, refrain from actions that could intensify hostilities, and prioritise dialogue over confrontation.
“We urge strict adherence to the provisions of the United Nations Charter and the Geneva Conventions, particularly with regard to respect for sovereignty, territorial integrity, and the peaceful settlement of disputes.
“In this regard, Nigeria emphasises the imperative of restraint in the use of lethal force to prevent further loss of civilian life and avoid actions that could undermine established norms of international law. The preservation of the existing legal architecture that regulates and limits the use of force remains essential to the protection of victims, the safeguarding of civilian populations, and the maintenance of international order.”
As a longstanding advocate of non-alignment, multilateralism, and constructive engagement, Nigeria supports renewed diplomatic efforts within established international and regional frameworks to resolve the crisis. The government welcomes initiatives aimed at confidence-building, mediation, and dialogue, and encourages all stakeholders and parties in the conflict to pursue peaceful resolution in the interest of collective security and shared prosperity.
Core Reporters report that the Government of Nigeria stands in solidarity with the international community in its call for calm and remains steadfast in its conviction that sustainable peace can only be secured through diplomacy, mutual respect, and faithful adherence to international law.
