Reported by: Ime Richard Aondofa | Edited by: Gabriel Osa
A delegation from the United States Embassy in Nigeria has met with Dr. Abiodun Essiet, the Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Community Engagement (North Central), to discuss ongoing efforts aimed at resolving conflicts and strengthening peace across the Middle Belt region. The meeting, held in Abuja, was led by Deputy Political Counsellor Dianna Palequin, accompanied by the Embassy’s Human Rights Officer and Dave Young.
During the engagement, the U.S. delegation expressed deep interest in understanding the underlying causes of violence across affected communities, emphasizing that collaborative peacebuilding remains a priority in U.S.–Nigeria relations. The officials reaffirmed their support for initiatives targeted at addressing grievances, mitigating communal tension, and reinforcing social harmony. Both parties acknowledged the urgency of sustained intervention, given recent escalations of insecurity in parts of the Middle Belt.
In her response, Dr. Abiodun Essiet thanked the U.S. diplomats for their continued involvement in peace stabilization efforts, stressing that the Nigerian government is fully committed to protecting citizens and fostering unity. She reiterated that President Tinubu’s administration is doing “all that is humanly possible to ensure that Nigerians have safe and peaceful life.” Dr. Essiet also highlighted her office’s ongoing grassroots engagements, which include community dialogues, reconciliation mechanisms, and local partnerships designed to promote long-term societal cohesion.
The meeting marks a continuation of the government’s peacebuilding approach, which places emphasis on direct engagement with communities rather than distant policy measures. The discussions are expected to further strengthen collaboration between Nigerian authorities and the U.S. Mission, with both sides agreeing to maintain close communication and expand joint efforts in conflict-prone areas.
This latest development underscores the growing recognition, both domestically and internationally, of the need for unified strategic action to address the longstanding security challenges affecting communities in the Middle Belt region.
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