Nigeria’s minister of information, Mohammed Idris, says the country is prepared to play a role in supporting global stability, particularly in the energy sector, as geopolitical tensions persist in the Middle East.
In a statement issued by his special assistant on media, Rabiu Ibrahim, Idris said Nigeria stands ready to contribute to global energy needs.
“Nigeria is ever ready to contribute to energy security around the world. Whatever Nigeria can do to ease tension, it will do. The world needs oil, and Nigeria is there,” he said.
Commenting on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent foreign engagements, the minister described the visit as a significant move to strengthen international partnerships, particularly with the United Kingdom.
“This visit underscores the historical relationship, the cultural ties, and the economic ties between Nigeria and the United Kingdom. We hope that we will deepen it further in the interest of both countries,” he added.
Idris also highlighted the impact of the administration’s economic reforms, noting that they are beginning to improve the country’s global image.
“With the reforms that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has instituted, we have seen a significant uplift in the economy,” he said.
He reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to sustaining reforms, improving security, and creating an environment where citizens can live and work safely, while positioning Nigeria as a reliable partner in global affairs.
Amid shifting global supply chains, some African countries that traditionally rely on refineries in the Persian Gulf are reportedly turning to the Dangote Refinery as an alternative source of fuel.
