BY BONNY AMADI
Nigeria’s president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his government’s unwavering commitment to eradicating terrorism and deepening Nigeria’s diplomatic relations worldwide.
“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,” Tinubu said ahead of the Federal Executive Council’s closed-door meeting on Thursday, November 6, 2025.
He said that irrespective fear of Nigerians, “We Are Engaging the World Diplomatically” The Aso Rock Villa executive council meeting on Thursday marks the Council’s first session since July and comes amid recent tensions following U.S. President Donald Trump’s designation of Nigeria as a ‘Country of Particular Concern’, a label the Nigerian Government condemns as misleading.
In his first public address, President Tinubu emphasized that his administration is actively engaging global partners to promote security, stability, and economic progress.
“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.
The president also assured Nigerians that the country remains united and resolute in its pursuit of peace and prosperity.
Tinubu commended members of his cabinet for their commitment to his Renewed Hope Agenda, emphasising the need for unity and focus in implementing government reforms.
The Nigerian president said, “Despite the political headwinds and the fear of our people, we continue to engage our partners. We are engaging the world diplomatically. I assure you all that we will defeat terrorism.”
He emphasised that his administration’s foreign policy direction aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda, aimed at restoring Nigeria’s global standing and ensuring national prosperity through cooperation and peacebuilding.
“The task ahead is to move forward with clarity of purpose guided by the Renewed Hope agenda to build a prosperous Nigeria” Tinubu added.
Earlier, it was reported that the United States lawmaker leading investigations into the alleged ‘killing of Christians’ in Nigeria has promised to send a report to Trump soon, saying, “I am on it.”
Riley Moore was reacting to Trump’s latest speech where the US president insisted that Christians were allegedly being killed in Nigeria and an action needed to be taken.
“Thank you, President Trump, for your incredible leadership in defending persecuted Christians, especially in Nigeria. Your bold and decisive action to protect our brothers and sisters in Christ will save thousands of lives. I am on it and will have more for you soon,” Moore wrote in reaction to Trump’s speech vowing action on what he described as “genocide against Christians” in Nigeria.
In the speech, Trump reiterated that he has designated Nigeria a “country of particular concern” over what he described as largescale killings of Christians and warned that Washington could cut aid or even take military action if the violence continues.
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