Nigeria’s Federal Government has announced that the recent diplomatic disagreement between the country and the United States has been largely settled following sustained and strategic engagements between officials of both nations.
The disclosure was made on Monday, December 22, 2025, by Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, during a year-end press briefing held in Abuja, Nigeria’s federal capital city.
The minister explained that the diplomatic strain emerged after Donald Trump, the President of the United States, made public comments alleging mass killings of Christians in Nigeria and suggested the possibility of military intervention. According to Idris, Nigeria responded through structured diplomatic dialogue rather than confrontation.
“The recent diplomatic spat with the United States has been largely resolved through a firm, respectful engagement culminating in a strengthened partnership between America and Nigeria,” the minister said.
Okay News reports that the Nigerian government believes the manner in which the issue was handled not only de-escalated tensions but also reinforced mutual respect between both countries, countering fears of a prolonged breakdown in relations.
As evidence of improved ties, Idris pointed to a newly signed bilateral health cooperation agreement between Nigeria and the United States. He revealed that both countries recently entered into a five-year Memorandum of Understanding valued at $5.1 billion, aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s healthcare system.
Under the agreement, the United States will provide $2.1 billion in grant funding, while Nigeria will contribute $3 billion as part of the joint investment. The minister described the arrangement as the largest co-investment undertaken by any country under the America First Global Health Strategy.
Idris said the agreement is expected to significantly improve healthcare delivery across Nigeria, save lives, and attract further international investment into the country’s health sector. He added that the deal clearly demonstrated that speculations about a collapse in Nigeria–United States relations were misplaced.
Beyond healthcare cooperation, the minister emphasized that Nigeria is increasingly positioning itself as a confident and strategic global partner, capable of defending its national interests while engaging constructively with international allies.
On diplomatic representation, Idris disclosed that Nigeria’s newly appointed ambassadors would assume duty in their respective host countries in 2026, following clearance and confirmation by Nigeria’s National Assembly. He noted that their deployment would further deepen Nigeria’s bilateral relationships and expand its international engagement.
Earlier, the United States President had designated Nigeria as a “country of particular concern” following allegations of widespread persecution of Christians, a development that heightened diplomatic sensitivity between both governments.
