Nigeria calls for restraint as Gulf crisis deepens, Warns of Grave Consequences 

The Federal Government has called for calm and restraint amid escalating tensions in the Gulf region, warning that further hostilities could have grave consequences for regional and global stability.

In a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja, the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, expressed Nigeria’s deep concern over the deteriorating situation and urged all parties involved to avoid actions capable of worsening the crisis.

Nigeria appealed for maximum restraint, stressing the need to prioritise dialogue over confrontation and to adhere strictly to international law.

“We urge strict adherence to the provisions of the United Nations Charter and the Geneva Conventions, particularly with regard to respect for sovereignty, territorial integrity, and the peaceful settlement of disputes,” the statement read.

The government emphasised the importance of exercising caution in the use of force to prevent further civilian casualties and avoid undermining established norms of international law. It noted that preserving the global legal framework that regulates the use of force remains essential for protecting civilian populations and maintaining international order.

Reaffirming its longstanding foreign policy principles of non-alignment, multilateralism, and constructive engagement, Nigeria expressed support for renewed diplomatic initiatives within established international and regional mechanisms to resolve the crisis.

The government also welcomed efforts aimed at mediation, confidence-building, and dialogue, urging all stakeholders to pursue peaceful solutions in the interest of collective security and shared prosperity.

Nigeria, the statement added, stands in solidarity with the international community in calling for calm and remains convinced that sustainable peace can only be achieved through diplomacy, mutual respect, and faithful adherence to international law.