The Federal Government has announced that its recent diplomatic disagreement with the United States—sparked by remarks from President Donald Trump threatening military intervention over alleged mass killings of Christians—has been largely resolved.
Speaking on Monday at a year-end press briefing in Abuja, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said the issue was addressed through firm but respectful diplomatic engagement, resulting in an even stronger bilateral relationship between both countries.
“The recent diplomatic spat with the United States has been largely resolved through principled and constructive dialogue, culminating in a strengthened partnership between Nigeria and the United States,” Idris stated.
According to the minister, Nigeria demonstrated maturity, confidence, and adherence to its national interests while navigating complex international diplomacy in 2025.
Idris also highlighted key bilateral agreements reached with the United States, particularly in the health sector. He disclosed that the Federal Government recently signed a five-year, $5.1 billion bilateral health cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the U.S. government.
Under the agreement, the United States will provide $2.1 billion in grant funding, while Nigeria will contribute $3 billion. The initiative has been described as the largest co-investment by any country under the America First Global Health Strategy.
“This landmark agreement will significantly strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare system, save lives, and attract further investment,” Idris said. “Those who believed that Nigeria–U.S. relations were deteriorating due to recent misunderstandings can now see that our ties are stronger than ever.”
The minister emphasized that Nigeria is no longer a passive player on the global stage but a confident and strategic partner, actively defending its national interests while attracting mutually beneficial partnerships.
On diplomatic representation, Idris announced that Nigeria’s newly appointed ambassadors will assume duty in their respective countries in 2026, following their clearance and confirmation by the National Assembly. He noted that their deployment would further enhance Nigeria’s bilateral relations, global visibility, and strategic engagement.
“In 2026, our newly appointed ambassadors will officially take up their postings across the world, following their successful confirmation by the National Assembly,” he added.
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