Abuja: The Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation-Americas (NiDOA) has called on the U.S. government to partner with the Federal Government in tackling issues bothering on security and violent crimes, rather than resort to bridging the nation’s national sovereignty. The Continental Chair of NiDOA, Dr Victor Ubani, stated the position of the organisation in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, Ubani spoke against the backdrop of the designation of Nigeria by President Donald Trump as ‘a country of particular concern’ and the threat of potential military action in the country over alleged failure to protect Christians. Ubani appealed to the Federal Government to deploy a multi-pronged diplomatic strategy in tackling the U.S. concerns through dialogue, coordination, transparency, and engagement of critical multi-stakeholders.
“While we are aware of the mixed feelings rising from the designation of Nigeria as a country of particular concern by President Trump, we implore the Federal Government to explore all diplomatic strategies in ensuring amicable resolution of such designation,” Ubani stated. He further acknowledged the U.S. concerns about the safety of Nigerians but expressed confidence in Nigeria’s ability to emerge stronger amidst Trump’s threats.
Ubani also urged the Federal Government to take decisive actions aimed at addressing the security situation by bringing culprits of violent crimes in the country to book. He emphasized the importance of unity among compatriots to support government efforts to foster peace and stability in the country.
“We enjoin compatriots at home and abroad to shun sentiments and unite at this critical moment. This is not the time for division or rhetoric but a time for nation-building. It is a great time to rebrand Nigeria’s image and to bring about sustainable peace,” he said. Ubani concluded by pledging that NiDOA would work closely with the Federal Government, Nigerians at home and abroad, in strengthening the sovereignty of the country.