The country expressed optimism that it will bring an end to the widespread civilian suffering in Gaza.
People celebrate along a street at Deir el-Balah in the central Gaza Strip, on January 15, 2025, amid the ongoing war in the Palestinian territory between Israel and Hamas. Crowds of Gazans chanted and embraced on January 15 as news spread that a ceasefire and hostage release deal had been reached between Israel and Hamas aimed at ending more than 15 months of war in the Palestinian territory.
The Federal Government has commended the implantation of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.
This was stated in a press release signed by the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, on Monday.
The country expressed optimism that it will bring an end to the widespread civilian suffering in Gaza.
The agreement, reached after 15 months of conflict, also provides relief for families of Israeli hostages held in Gaza and Palestinians detained in Israeli prisons.
Nigeria has acknowledged the importance of the agreement in enabling the delivery of vital aid and relief materials to the affected region.
The government also commended Egypt, Qatar, and the United States for mediating the agreement and serving as international guarantors for its implementation.
The Federal Government called on all stakeholders to maintain the momentum of peace and ensure the successful execution of subsequent phases of the agreement.
Nigeria reiterated its commitment to a two-state solution as the pathway to lasting peace in the region.
The statement read in part: “The Federal Government of Nigeria welcomes the agreement of a ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas.
“Nigeria also welcomes the supply of much-needed aid and relief materials that the peace deal facilitates.
“Nigeria urges all stakeholders to build on the new momentum and work towards the successful implementation of the second and third phases of the agreement, and reaffirms support for a two-state solution as the blueprint for a just and lasting peace for Palestine, Israel, and the entire region.”
