Nigeria’s Foreign Ministry condemned Israel’s June 14 preemptive strike on Iran, which killed Revolutionary Guard commander Hossein Salami and nuclear scientists. Iran retaliated with ballistic missiles targeting Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. Spokesperson Kimiebi Ebienfa warned that the conflict threatens global peace and spikes oil prices by 7%. Nigeria urged UN-mediated dialogue and an immediate ceasefire.
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• Nigeria called the strikes a “grave threat” to regional stability and civilian lives.
• Global oil prices surged amid fears of Middle East supply disruptions.
• Abuja emphasized diplomatic solutions over military action, citing international law.
Why does a conflict 5,000km away matter to Nigeria? Beyond oil shocks, this exposes Africa’s vulnerability to distant power struggles. While Nigeria advocates peace, its condemnation carries limited weight, revealing the Global South’s paradox: dependent on international systems but often sidelined in crisis resolution. The oil price spike alone shows how quickly violence abroad can empty Nigerian pockets....READ THE FULL ARTICLE/CONTENT HERE
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