The Federal Government of Nigeria says the former U.S. President’s claims of mass killings of Christians are “misleading,” reaffirming its commitment to religious freedom and national unity under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The Federal Government of Nigeria has firmly rejected the recent comments by former U.S. President Donald Trump, who described Nigeria as a “country of particular concern” over alleged persecution and killings of Christians.
In a statement released on Saturday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Trump’s claims do not reflect the true situation in Nigeria, emphasizing that citizens of all faiths have long lived, worked, and worshipped together in peace.
Trump had claimed on his Truth Social platform that “Christianity faces an existential threat in Nigeria” and accused radical Islamists of carrying out a “mass slaughter.”
Responding, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said while Nigeria acknowledges international interest in human rights and religious freedom, Trump’s assertions are “misleading and contrary to ongoing efforts to promote peace, security, and interfaith harmony.”
“Nigeria remains committed to fighting terrorism, strengthening interfaith relations, and protecting the lives and rights of all citizens under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” Ebienfa stated.
He added that Nigeria will continue engaging constructively with the U.S. government to deepen mutual understanding of regional security challenges.
In September, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz had proposed a bill to protect “persecuted Christians in Nigeria.” However, President Tinubu later dismissed the genocide allegations as “unfounded,” stressing that Nigeria’s unity is built on faith, resilience, and mutual respect among its diverse citizens.
On October 14, the Nigerian Senate set up a 12-member ad hoc committee to develop a position paper addressing the international narrative on alleged religious persecution.
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