By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun
The Federal Government of Nigeria has urged Israel and Gaza to ensure the full implementation of the second and third phases of the ceasefire agreement, reached between the two countries.
This was disclosed in a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs indicates Nigeria’s support for a two-state solution as the blueprint for a just and lasting peace for Palestine, Israel and the entire region.
Nigeria welcomes the prospects of the agreement offering an end to the appalling loss of civilian life and human tragedy witnessed across Gaza over the last 15 months. This serves as a relief to the families of Israeli hostages held in Gaza as well as some of the Palestinians detained in Israeli prisons, the statement adds. Nigeria also welcomes the supply of much needed aid and relief materials that the peace deal facilitates.
It says the ceasefire agreement presents hope and compassion for the people of the region.
Therefore, the Nigerian Government praises the Arabic Republic of Egypt, the State of Qatar and the United States of America for their painstaking work during the negotiations which they will now act as international guarantors.
