President Bola Tinubu has expressed condolences to the government and people of Saudi Arabia over recent attacks attributed to Yemen’s Houthi militia.
Tinubu condemned the attacks, which reportedly caused loss of life and damage to infrastructure and critical installations across the kingdom.
The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, disclosed this when he received Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Yousef bin Mohammed Al-Balawi, at his office during the week.
Enikanolaiye delivered a letter from the Nigerian president conveying his sympathy to Saudi Arabia’s Prime Minister and Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, as well as the country’s government and people.
In the letter, Tinubu strongly condemned the attacks and expressed solidarity with the kingdom over the casualties and destruction.
The minister stressed the need for peace, saying there was no alternative to peaceful coexistence. He also urged people in the region to reject violence.
Saudi Arabia appreciates Nigeria’s support
Al-Balawi expressed appreciation to Tinubu for his message of solidarity and support.
He also commended the Nigerian president’s stance against terrorism and rebel activities targeting legitimate governments, while reaffirming his commitment to regional and international peace and security.
The development was announced in a statement issued on Saturday by Richard Elesho, Special Adviser on Media and Strategic Communications to the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs.
