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The Director General of the Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies, Isa Aremu, has said President Bola Tinubu relied on diplomatic engagement to manage recent tensions involving allegations of genocide in parts of Nigeria and international reactions, Eko Hot Blog reports.
Speaking at the institute’s fifth Ramadan lecture series in Ilorin, themed The Role of Muslims in Supporting the Bereaved, Aremu stated that diplomacy helped reduce the risk of escalation in international rhetoric. He argued that quiet engagement was more effective than public confrontation.
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He encouraged continued reliance on dialogue in resolving conflicts both domestically and internationally, describing diplomacy as preferable to confrontation in preventing further instability.
Aremu also urged optimism despite ongoing security challenges in some parts of the country.
Meanwhile, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said economic relations between Nigeria and the United States remain strong, even after Nigeria was designated a Country of Particular Concern over religious freedom issues.
He made the remarks during a meeting in Abuja with the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole, where discussions focused on economic reforms and strategies to promote trade and investment.
Idris said that despite diplomatic concerns, the United States continues to invest in Nigeria, particularly in healthcare and other key sectors. He described the support as one of the largest of its kind in Africa.
According to him, ongoing international engagement reflects continued confidence in Nigeria’s economic potential and reform agenda.
Oduwole said her ministry is working to strengthen industrial production and expand non oil exports as part of the government’s 2026 economic strategy. She explained that the focus includes increasing domestic manufacturing, attracting investment and boosting long term growth.
In a related development, the New Nigeria People’s Party said it has written to the United States Congress to respond to allegations linking its 2023 presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, to terrorism.
Speaking during an interview, party officials said Kwankwaso was singled out in the allegations while other references were directed at organisations rather than individuals. They described the claims as politically motivated and questioned why he was specifically named.
The party characterised the accusations as controversial and suggested they may form part of a broader political dispute.
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