Abuja — Former Nigerian Consul-General to the United States, Ambassador Joe Keshi, has described recent statements credited to the US ambassador to Nigeria, Mr James Entwistle, on why his country was blocking arms purchase by the Nigerian government as "tactless and undiplomatic".
In a statement titled "America- Nigeria troubled relations" issued in Abuja, Ambassador Keshi said it was unfortunate that the American envoy had failed to understand the enormity of the security challenges facing Nigeria and to use his position to foster relations between the two countries who are prime targets of terrorist attacks and insurgency.
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