The All Progressives Congress (APC) says Nigeria is providing strong regional leadership under President Bola Tinubu.
A statement by the Lagos State APC spokesman, Mr Seye Oladejo says, the country is playing a stabilising role as West Africa faces political instability, security threats and economic uncertainty.
According to him, President Tinubu’s leadership in ECOWAS has strengthened diplomatic engagement, supported democratic governance and reopened dialogue channels in troubled West African nations.
He said Nigeria has remained resolute in opposing unconstitutional government takeovers across the sub-region.
Oladejo noted that Nigeria was also driving regional security cooperation through counterterrorism initiatives, intelligence sharing and joint operations with neighbouring countries and efforts that are improving responses to terrorism, piracy and cross-border crime.
He commended the enhancement of the ECOWAS Standby Force under President Tinubu’s guidance and stated that Nigeria was mobilising international backing to address emerging security threats in the Sahel.
He further said that the country’s foreign policy was now anchored on strategic diplomacy, regional development and economic integration. This includes expanding energy diplomacy and forging new trade partnerships within West Africa.
Oladejo said these initiatives reflect the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda for a safer and more prosperous region.
He urged Nigerians to remain confident in the nation’s growing influence, adding that Nigeria is shaping key developments across the continent through steady and consistent engagement.
NAN