The Federal Government of Nigeria supports and reiterates call for an immediate durable and sustained humanitarian truce between Israeli forces and Hamas in Gaza and asks for the opening of humanitarian corridor.
According to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf M. Tuggar, the situation in Gaza is dire and requires immediate attention as a result of the recent uptick in violence. Women, children, and other vulnerable groups are among Innocent civilians that have suffered greatly as a result of the indiscriminate violence and are currently bearing the consequences.
He said parties in the conflict must uphold the fundamental values of human rights and international humanitarian law, which places premium on ensuring civilians' safety and well-being even in times of conflict.
The Minister noted that Federal Government of Nigeria is calling on the Israeli Government to grant humanitarian access to the millions of people that have been displaced since the crisis broke. The lack of water, food, medical supplies and fuel shortages have compounded the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza.
He insists that all parties involved must immediately agree to a ceasefire and engage in diplomatic negotiations to resolve the conflict.
He urged the parties to exercise utmost restraint and prioritize the safety and well-being of civilians. Indiscriminate attacks that result in civilian casualties must be avoided at all costs.
Tuggar further said that the prayer of the Nigerian nation is with those who have lost their lives in the conflict and families that have suffered human and material losses, and also those that are currently recuperating from injuries.
While reiterating its call once again for a quick de-escalation of hostilities by both sides and a return to the negotiating table to continue the search for peaceful resolutions, he said there is need for the implementation of the two-state solution as a permanent settlement of the inter-generational cycle of violence.