Tinubu: Terrorists Despise Nigeria for Choosing Tolerance Over Tyranny
President Bola Tinubu has said terrorists despise Nigeria because it embraces tolerance instead of tyranny, stressing that the nation’s bitter experience has shown that violence never ends where it begins.
Vice President Kashim Shettima, who represented Tinubu at the ongoing 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Wednesday, delivered Nigeria’s national statement.
Shettima said terrorist groups across regions aim to divide humanity with hate and division, but Nigeria continues to stand against violence—not just out of respect for international law but because of its own experience with insurgency. He noted that while the country fights wars, it also feeds and shelters innocent victims.
On the Israel-Palestine conflict, Nigeria reiterated its firm support for a two-state solution, describing it as the most dignified path to lasting peace. Shettima emphasized that Palestinians are not collateral damage but human beings entitled to the same freedoms and dignity as others.
Turning to domestic priorities, the Vice President said peace requires tough economic choices, highlighting Nigeria’s reforms such as subsidy removal and restructuring of currency controls to promote inclusive growth. He added that the recent West Africa Economic Summit in Abuja demonstrated the power of innovation in driving regional prosperity.
Tinubu also urged the United Nations to reassess how scarce resources are deployed, particularly in addressing climate change, which he described as a security threat with implications for migration and global stability.
The UNGA session, which began on September 9, runs until September 28. Shettima is scheduled to unveil Nigeria’s updated climate commitments under the Paris Agreement and participate in bilateral meetings, side events, and roundtables.
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