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The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) as a strategic platform for promoting solidarity, peace, development and the collective interests of member states. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Sola Enikanolaiye, made this known on Thursday while delivering Nigeria’s official statement at the 23rd Extraordinary Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. According to a statement from the Minister’s Media Office, Enikanolaiye commended the leadership of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation for convening the session, noting that Nigeria’s participation is guided by its Islamic heritage, domestic diversity and commitment to multilateralism, peaceful dispute resolution, and respect for international law and the principles of the UN Charter. Speaking on the election of the new OIC Secretary-General, the minister congratulated Ismaïl Ould Cheikh Ahmed on his emergence, stressing the importance of competence, integrity, experience, geographical balance and consensus in the selection process. The minister who noted that Nigeria was pleased with the spirit of unity demonstrated by member states, adding that the country would work closely with the new leadership to ensure a successful tenure, commended the outgoing Secretary-General, Hissein Brahim Taha, for his service. In a related development, the minister held a bilateral meeting with Ahmed shortly after his election, conveying congratulations on behalf of Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Nigerian people. He pledged Nigeria’s support and called for increased visibility of OIC programmes in the country, as well as greater representation of Nigerians within the organisation. On the situation in Palestine, Nigeria reiterated its support for the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination and the establishment of an independent state based on pre-1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital. The minister expressed concern over the humanitarian situation in Gaza, calling for the protection of civilians, unhindered humanitarian access and a lasting ceasefire. He also opposed forced displacement and any actions aimed at altering the demographic or territorial character of the occupied Palestinian territories, including Al-Quds Al-Sharif. Addressing Africa’s challenges, Enikanolaiye urged the OIC to prioritise developmental and security issues affecting the continent, particularly in the Lake Chad Basin and the Sahel. He called for stronger collaboration between the OIC and the African Union in areas such as counter-terrorism, humanitarian assistance, food and energy security, trade, education and infrastructure development. On the sidelines of the meeting, Enikanolaiye held talks with the Deputy Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia, Waleed Al-Khuraiji, and Sierra Leone’s Foreign Minister, Mohammed Rahman Swaray, focusing on bilateral cooperation, regional security and economic integration. He also met with Sultan Bin Mahdi Al Dabbara to explore opportunities for enhanced business collaboration between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia through business-to-business partnerships. The minister called for greater unity and practical actions among OIC member states to advance shared interests and strengthen the organisation’s relevance in the evolving global order.