Vice President Kashim Shettima has restated Nigeria’s unwavering stance against nuclear weapons testing, affirming that the nation has no ambitions to develop nuclear arms. During a meeting at the Presidential Villa with representatives from the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO), led by Executive Secretary Dr. Robert Floyd, Shettima stressed Nigeria’s dedication to tackling urgent socio-economic and environmental issues.
Shettima pointed to the significant challenges confronting Nigeria and the broader African continent, such as poverty and climate change. “Our priority is combating poverty and addressing the delicate balance between economic growth and environmental sustainability in sub-Saharan Africa. We have no interest in engaging with nuclear weapons,” he asserted. He warned that nuclear warfare would bring catastrophic consequences with no victors, only global destruction.
The Vice President commended the CTBTO for its broader contributions, including disaster detection such as tsunamis and volcanic activity, which aid in maintaining ecological balance. He reiterated Nigeria’s support for the organization’s goal of a world free from nuclear threats.
The discussions underscored Nigeria’s commitment to international cooperation in advancing peace, security, and sustainable development over military escalation. The CTBTO delegation praised Nigeria’s leadership in promoting the global nuclear test ban and expressed optimism for strengthened collaboration in the future.
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