ABUJA — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday reaffirmed his administration’s resolve to eradicate terrorism and deepen diplomatic engagements with international partners, even as Nigeria grapples with a recent U.S. designation labeling the country a “Country of Particular Concern.”
Addressing the Federal Executive Council (FEC) ahead of its closed-door session at the Aso Rock Villa — the council’s first meeting since July — Tinubu declared: “We are engaging the world diplomatically, and we assure all of you that we will defeat terrorism.”
The president’s remarks marked his first public response to the designation by U.S. President Donald Trump, which the Nigerian government has dismissed as a misrepresentation of its security efforts.
Tinubu emphasized ongoing dialogue with the international community to advance security, stability, and economic growth. “Despite political headwinds and fears, we will continue to engage with our partners,” he said.
He cited the oversubscription of Nigeria’s $2.3 billion Eurobond as evidence of global confidence in the country’s economy, adding: “The task ahead is immense, but we are resolved to move forward with unity and purpose.”
Reassuring citizens of national cohesion, Tinubu commended his cabinet for their commitment to the Renewed Hope Agenda and urged sustained focus on delivering reforms.
