Federal Government Summons all Foreign Diplomats to Ministry of Foreign Affairs Briefs Diplomatic Community on Bold Reforms and National Unity
Federal Government Summons all Foreign Diplomats to Ministry of Foreign Affairs Briefs Diplomatic Community on Bold Reforms and National Unity
The Permanent Secretary of the Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Dunoma Umar Ahmed, on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, delivered a landmark briefing to members of the diplomatic corps at Tafawa Balewa House, Abuja. The briefing highlighted Nigeria’s recent economic reforms, security accomplishments, and its unwavering commitment to democratic ideals and religious pluralism.
Key Points:
Economic Reforms & Macroeconomic Stabilisation:
Nigeria has embarked on bold reforms, including unifying its foreign exchange rates, removing the costly fuel subsidy, and strengthening the naira through market-driven policies. Fiscal resources saved from the subsidy removal are being invested in infrastructure, social welfare, and education, directly improving citizens’ lives.
Energy & Revenue Diversification:
The country has increased oil production above 1.6 million barrels per day with robust measures against crude theft and revitalised local refineries. Major investments in gas infrastructure and the digital economy are fueling job creation, innovation, and revenue diversification, reducing reliance on oil.
Social Development & Human Capital:
The government is prioritising education through an interest-free student loan scheme and revitalising technical and vocational training to reduce youth unemployment. Initiatives for MSME empowerment continue to deepen Nigeria’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Security & Peacebuilding:
President Tinubu’s administration is prosecuting an all-encompassing approach to national security—integrating military strength, intelligence, diplomacy, and community engagement. Notable outcomes include reclamation of areas from insurgents and reintegration of displaced persons, enhanced peacebuilding systems, and civil-military collaboration.
Religious Freedom & Democratic Resilience:
The Permanent Secretary reaffirmed Nigeria’s status as a secular state with no official religion, robust protection of religious freedoms, and equitable representation for all faiths. He countered external claims of religious persecution, asserting Nigeria’s record of peaceful coexistence and constitutional guarantees.
International Relations:
Ambassador Ahmed called for greater international partnership and mutual respect, emphasising Nigeria’s openness to dialogue. He described Nigeria as a “beacon of peace, stability, and progress in Africa,” and appealed for continued collaboration for economic growth, development, and national security.
Conclusion:
The briefing emphasised that recent reforms under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu are reshaping Nigeria’s economic and social landscape. Nigeria’s government remains determined to foster inclusive prosperity, peaceful coexistence, and productive international cooperation—inviting diplomatic partners to join in achieving “a better life for every Nigerian, both at home and abroad”.
