Nigerian government on Friday described the campaign
statements and posturing of United States of America President-Elect, Donald
Trump as “disturbing”.
The fear was raised by Permanent Secretary Minsitry of Foreign
Affairs Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye.
Enikanolaiye spoke at the National Defence College (NDC) in Abuja, where he
represented the Minister of Foreign Affairs Geoffrey Onyeama in a paper
presentation titled: “Nigerian Foreign Policy: An Evaluation.”
He noted that the Ministry recently held a retreat to raise
awareness and strategies on Nigerian and United States of America relations
under the Presidency of Donald Trump.
The official pointed out that Trump’s anti-migration comments and United States initiatives and supports on HIV/AIDS programs in Nigeria were discussed.
Enikanolaiye said the Ministry also deliberated on whether The
African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) may be in jeopardy under the Trump
presidency of the United States of America.
He disclosed that Nigeria was working to strengthen ties with Russia, recalling
that the Russian government came to the aid of Nigeria with the supply of
military equipment to fight insurgents.
On Nigeria’s backing of the One China policy, he said it was
“because of our own national interest in support of the territorial integrity
of countries.
“Recognition for breakaway nations may encourage agitators and
entities who seek to carve out of sovereign countries.”
He confirmed that Nigeria had asked the Taiwanese trade office in Abuja to relocate to Lagos, and continue their trade away from political institutions in Abuja.
He confirmed that Nigeria had asked the Taiwanese trade office in Abuja to relocate to Lagos, and continue their trade away from political institutions in Abuja.
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