The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, says the United States’ airstrike on terrorists in the North-West region shows that Nigeria is willing to work with partners to combat terrorism.
Tuggar made the statement on Friday while responding to questions during an interview on Arise Television, monitored by DAILY POST.
DAILY POST recalls that the United States, through the directive of President Donald Trump, launched an airstrike on terrorists’ camps in Sokoto State.
“This shows what we’ve been saying all along, that Nigeria is dead serious about the fight against terrorism and insecurity. For those who doubted Nigeria’s resolve, this clearly shows that we are ready, willing, and able to work with partners, with the US, and with other countries to fight terrorism.
“We are not dwelling on Trump’s reason being to stop Christian killings; what concerns us are the results. We are in a dire situation and need results.
“So that’s the difference between what I keep saying is deontology and consequentialism. We’re focusing on the consequentialist aspect of things, the results.
“We are in a very dire situation. We need results. We’re willing to partner with others to achieve those results, and this is an indication of a new phase in an old conflict,” he said.
US strike shows Nigeria willing to work with partners fight terrorism – Tuggar
US strike shows Nigeria willing to work with partners fight terrorism – Tuggar
