The Federal Government has announced that its recent diplomatic disagreement with the United States has been largely resolved, following constructive engagements that it said have helped to reinforce bilateral relations between both countries.
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the disclosure on Monday while addressing journalists at a year-end media briefing in Abuja. He was responding to concerns generated after US President Donald Trump reportedly threatened military action over allegations of mass killings of Christians in Nigeria.
According to Idris, the Federal Government handled the situation through what he described as firm and respectful diplomatic channels, which ultimately helped to de-escalate tensions and strengthen cooperation between Abuja and Washington.
“The recent diplomatic spat with the United States has been largely resolved through a firm, respectful engagement, culminating in a strengthened partnership between America and Nigeria,” the minister said.
Idris noted that Nigeria demonstrated maturity and adherence to principle in navigating complex international diplomatic issues throughout 2025, adding that the outcome of the engagement showed the country’s growing confidence on the global stage.
Highlighting recent developments in bilateral cooperation, the minister disclosed that Nigeria and the United States had signed a major health-sector agreement aimed at improving healthcare delivery and attracting investment into the sector.
He said the Federal Government recently entered into a five-year bilateral health cooperation Memorandum of Understanding with the United States valued at $5.1 billion. Under the agreement, the US is expected to provide $2.1 billion in grant funding, while Nigeria will contribute $3 billion.
Idris described the agreement as the largest co-investment by any country so far under the America First Global Health Strategy, noting that it would strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare system, improve health outcomes, and create opportunities for additional investment.
He added that the agreement underscored the resilience of Nigeria–US relations, dismissing concerns that the recent misunderstanding had weakened diplomatic ties between the two countries.
The minister further stated that Nigeria is increasingly positioning itself as a strategic and reliable partner in international affairs, focused on defending its national interests while attracting mutually beneficial partnerships.
On diplomatic representation, Idris announced that Nigeria’s newly appointed ambassadors are expected to resume duties in their respective countries in 2026, following their recent clearance and confirmation by the National Assembly.
He said the deployment of the ambassadors would further deepen Nigeria’s bilateral relations, enhance diplomatic engagement, and boost the country’s visibility and influence on the global stage.
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