'Nigeria will never support military coup in Niger' - FG

The Federal Government of Nigeria stated it will never support a military coup or any unconstitutional change of government, following claims that Nigeria backed a failed coup attempt in Niger. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Sola Enikanolaiye, described these claims as baseless and reaffirmed Nigeria's commitment to democracy and political stability in West Africa. He also expressed Nigeria's concern about the situation in Niger and called for a peaceful return to constitutional order.