The Federal Government has said the recent diplomatic disagreement with the United States, sparked by President Donald Trump’s threat of military action over alleged mass killings of Christians, has been largely resolved.
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made this known on Monday during a year-end press briefing in Abuja.
According to him, the misunderstanding was addressed through “firm and respectful engagement,” resulting in a renewed and even stronger relationship between Nigeria and the United States.
“The recent diplomatic spat with the United States has been largely resolved through principled dialogue that has strengthened the partnership between both countries,” Idris said.
He noted that Nigeria handled sensitive international relations in 2025 with maturity, balance and a clear sense of national interest.
Highlighting the benefits of the renewed ties, the minister recalled several bilateral agreements signed between both countries, particularly in the health sector.
“Only last week, Nigeria signed a five-year, $5.1 billion bilateral health cooperation Memorandum of Understanding with the United States,” he said.
Under the agreement, the U.S. will contribute $2.1 billion in grant funding, while Nigeria will invest $3 billion. Idris described the deal as the largest co-investment by any country under the America First Global Health Strategy.
He added that the partnership would strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare system, save lives and attract further investments, stressing that concerns about a breakdown in Nigeria-U.S. relations had been dispelled.
“Those who believed our relationship with the U.S. was deteriorating can now see that it is stronger than ever,” he stated.
Idris emphasized that Nigeria has moved from the sidelines to become a confident and strategic global partner, actively protecting its interests while securing mutually beneficial alliances.
On diplomatic postings, the minister disclosed that Nigeria’s newly appointed ambassadors would assume duties in their host countries in 2026, following their clearance and confirmation by the National Assembly.
Their deployment, he said, would further deepen bilateral ties, boost Nigeria’s international presence and strengthen its strategic engagements worldwide.
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