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Nigeria–Palestine relations refer to foreign relations between Nigeria and the State of Palestine.

Nigeria supports a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict.[1] Abu Shawesh is the Palestinian Ambassador in Nigeria.[2] Nura Abba Rimi is the ambassador of Nigeria to Palestine based in Egypt.[3]

History[edit]

Presentation of Letter of Credence to the State of Palestine by Ambassador Nura Abba RImi

Nigeria recognized Palestinian statehood on 18 November 1988.[4] Nigeria has voted in favor of Palestine at the United Nations.[5]

In 2012, Nigeria voted in favor of Palestine becoming a non-member observer at the United Nations, member of UNESCO, but voted against full member status at the United Nations.[6][7]

Goodluck Jonathan, President of Nigeria, visited Palestine and Israel in 2014.[5] The Supreme Council for Shari'ah in Nigeria and its president Sheikh Abdur-Rasheed Hadiyatullah criticized the government of Israel for the killing of innocents during the 2023 Israel-Hamas war.[8] Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission suspended activities due to the war.[8] The Islamic Movement in Nigeria called on the government to sever ties with Israel over the war.[9] Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs called for a ceasefire.[10] Christian Association of Nigeria and Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria called for Nigeria to maintain neutrality.[11] Abdallah Abu Shawesh, Ambassador of the State of Palestine to Nigeria, sought support from Nigeria to end the war.[12] Nigeria cancelled a trip by Prime Minister Petr Fiala of Czech Republic over his stance on the war and voting against a ceasefire.[13]

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References[edit]

  1. ^ Habib, Gift (2023-10-31). "Israel-Hamas war: Nigeria insists on two-state solution". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-01-06.
  2. ^ "Gaza Hospital Attack: Palestinian Ambassador in Nigeria calls for independent probe". Premium Times Nigeria. 2023-10-18. Retrieved 2024-01-06.
  3. ^ Shuaib, Yushau (2023-11-24). "President Tinubu Appoints Amb Rimi, Seven Other New Permanent Secretaries". PRNigeria News. Retrieved 2024-01-06.
  4. ^ "Request for the admission of the State of Palestine to UNESCO as a Member State". unesdoc.unesco.org. Retrieved 2024-01-06.
  5. ^ a b Mix, Pulse (2023-10-10). "History of Nigeria's complex relationships with Israel and Palestine". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-01-06.
  6. ^ "Nigeria played a key role?". The Cable. 13 May 2021. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
  7. ^ "Why Nigeria abstained in UN Palestine vote - Al-Monitor: Independent, trusted coverage of the Middle East". www.al-monitor.com. 2015-01-09. Retrieved 2024-01-06.
  8. ^ a b "As Israel Fights Hamas, Support for Palestinians Grows in Nigeria". Voice of America. 2023-10-20. Retrieved 2024-01-06.
  9. ^ "Shiites Ask Nigerian Government To Cut Diplomatic Ties With Israel Over War Against Palestine's Hamas | Sahara Reporters". saharareporters.com. Retrieved 2024-01-06.
  10. ^ Maishanu, Abubakar Ahmadu (2023-10-16). "Israel-Gaza War: Nigeria's Islamic affairs council calls for ceasefire". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-01-06.
  11. ^ "Israel-Hamas War: Shari'ah Council, CAN, PFN disagree on Nigeria's role". Vanguard Media Limited, Nigeria. 20 October 2023. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
  12. ^ Biriowo, Kazeem (2022-12-06). "Palestine seeks Nigeria's diplomatic influence to end Israel invasion". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2024-01-06.
  13. ^ "Nigeria cancels Czech premier's visit, citing government's inability to provide adequate reception". www.aa.com.tr. Retrieved 2024-01-06.


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