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Today’s Congressional hearing in Washington, D.C., marks a significant moment in the global conversation about insecurity in Nigeria. For the first time in a long while, we witnessed a constructive and well-informed discussion in the U.S. Congress. Lawmakers from both major parties spoke with conviction about the situation in Nigeria. They acknowledged the gravity of terrorism and the immense human suffering it has inflicted across different regions of our country. They also recognized the complexity of the conflict and the potential consequences that any foreign action might generate.
What stood out most for me was the firm rejection of direct military intervention in Nigeria. Instead, members advocated for a more rational and responsible partnership between the Nigerian government and the U.S. government. They proposed a joint assessment of Nigeria’s current capacity to confront terrorism, encouraged the U.S. to offer intelligence support, and promoted closer collaboration with Nigerian security forces to identify, isolate, arrest, or eliminate the terrorists wreaking havoc nationwide. This includes Boko Haram in the Northeast, banditry in the Northwest and North Central, and violent groups in the Southeast and Southwest. Nigerians—regardless of religion or ethnicity—have suffered greatly, and every citizen deserves safety and dignity. This new direction is a welcome development, far better than the reckless calls in the past for aggressive military intervention that could have undermined our sovereignty and endangered civilian lives. Today, we witnessed a wiser approach—one that respects Nigeria and focuses on practical solutions. It is a major victory for diplomacy and for all who believe in intelligent collaboration rather than destructive intervention.
The Tinubu administration must seize this opportunity. Nigeria should act swiftly to strengthen cooperation with the U.S. and with European partners. Another critical message from today’s hearing is the urgent need to appoint ambassadors to key countries around the world. Nigeria’s global reputation has been harmed by misinformation and disinformation, and we need capable, credible representatives who can defend our interests and engage global leaders to restore confidence in our nation’s future.
This is not the time for political patronage. It is a time to appoint qualified individuals—people who will represent Nigeria with honour and who will work tirelessly to build a safer, more prosperous future for all.
To those at home who celebrated the possibility of foreign military action against our own country, I urge you to reflect deeply. Anger and frustration are understandable, but foreign bombing will not solve Nigeria’s problems. It will take lives and worsen our suffering. This moment presents a far better path: an opportunity for collaboration, intelligence sharing, and strategic support that can help bring peace and stability to all parts of our nation.
If we take this opportunity seriously and work with the right partners, this could become a true turning point—a moment when Nigeria advances with dignity, strength, and unity. A moment when our government is empowered to protect its people and secure our sovereignty. A moment when Nigeria begins, once again, to rise.
#NigeriaFirst
By Dr. Adam Abba-Aji.
