Aremu: Tinubu’s Diplomatic Approach Prevented U.S. Move Against Nigeria

Comrade Isa Aremu, Director-General of the Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies, has credited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu with using diplomacy to prevent potential action by the United States over claims of genocide in Nigeria.

Speaking at the institute’s Fifth Ramadan Lecture Series in Ilorin, Kwara State, Aremu said the President handled concerns reportedly expressed by US President Donald Trump about alleged attacks on Christians with calmness and discretion.

“President Bola Tinubu used diplomacy to stop Trump from attacking Nigeria over what he described as imaginary and non-existing genocide,” Aremu stated. “Rather than engage in exchanges, he remained calm and worked quietly through diplomatic channels.”

He noted that the diplomatic strategy helped defuse tensions and protect Nigeria’s bilateral ties, adding that dialogue is preferable in resolving global disputes.

“It is better to jaw-jaw than war-war because of the consequences, especially for families who bear the losses,” he said, referencing broader international conflicts, including those involving the US and Iran.

Aremu also called on Nigerians to remain optimistic amid security concerns and to promote peaceful coexistence.

During the lecture, Professor AbdulRazaq AbduMajeed Alaro of the University of Ilorin emphasized community responsibility toward bereaved families.

He advised against taking loans to finance funeral rites and urged families to clear outstanding debts before distributing inheritance. He further stressed the importance of caring for widows and orphans to prevent vulnerable children from drifting into social vices.

The Ramadan lecture underscored the values of compassion and collective responsibility in times of grief.

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