The federal government of Nigeria has expressed its readiness to engage in dialogue with the military governments in Mali, Niger Republic and Burkina Faso over the recent decision by the three countries to dump the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The three countries on Sunday, announced their immediate withdrawal from the ECOWAS bloc, a decision that has spread diplomatic shock waves across the region. Amidst the development, the Nigerian government has expressed sadness but says the country remains open to talks with the three affected countries. The country says it stands with ECOWAS in its resolve