The Nigerian Government has reaffirmed its solidarity with Saudi Arabia following a series of attacks by Yemen’s Houthi militia, with President Bola Tinubu condemning the violence and expressing condolences over the loss of lives and destruction of infrastructure.
The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Sola Enikanolaiye, disclosed this during a meeting with Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Yousef bin Mohammed Al-Balawi, at his office.
In a letter delivered to the ambassador, Tinubu extended his sympathies to Saudi Arabia’s Prime Minister and Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, as well as the government and people of the kingdom.
The President condemned the attacks, which claimed lives and damaged critical infrastructure and installations across the country.
Enikanolaiye called for peace, stressing that there was no alternative to resolving conflicts without violence.
In response, Ambassador Al-Balawi expressed appreciation for Tinubu’s message of support and his strong condemnation of terrorism and attacks by rebel groups against legitimate governments.
He also reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s commitment to advancing regional and international peace and security.
