The Presidency has announced that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will meet with United States President Donald Trump in the coming days to address renewed allegations of Christian genocide in Nigeria.
The statement comes after Trump accused the Nigerian government of failing to stop attacks on Christians and hinted at possible military action to, in his words, “wipe out terrorists” responsible for killings in the country. He also warned that the U.S. could cut off all aid to Nigeria.
Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, disclosed the scheduled meeting in a post on X, noting that both leaders share a long-standing interest in fighting terrorism and protecting religious freedom.
“Both President Bola Tinubu and President Donald Trump have shared interest in the fight against insurgency and all forms of terrorism against humanity,” Bwala wrote.
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He added that Trump previously approved the sale of military equipment to Nigeria to support what he said the Tinubu administration has continued to leverage in its counter-terrorism operations.
The move follows global reactions to Trump’s remarks, which sparked discussions across diplomatic circles and among Nigerians online, with many urging the government to challenge what they described as an exaggerated narrative about religious persecution.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs had earlier emphasised that Nigeria remains committed to protecting citizens of all faiths, noting that both Christians and Muslims have been victims of terrorist attacks driven by extremist ideology and local conflicts, not state-sponsored persecution.
“Nigerians of all faiths have long lived, worked, and worshipped together peacefully,”
the ministry said, stressing that the Tinubu administration remains focused on combating terrorism and strengthening interfaith harmony.
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Officials also highlighted ongoing U.S.–Nigeria cooperation on intelligence sharing, military support and counter-terror programmes, recalling Trump’s approval of previous arms sales to Nigeria. Regarding assistance, Bwala said the current administration has “adequately utilised” it.
Nigeria has consistently maintained that while terrorism and insecurity remain a challenge, violence in the country does not target any single religion, stressing that both Christians and Muslims have been victims of extremist attacks.
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