The Federal Government has responded to U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to redesignate Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern,” following his claim that Christianity is facing an existential thr+at in the country.
Trump, in a statement on Friday, alleged that thousands of Christians were being k+lled by rad+cal Isl+mists in Nigeria and directed U.S. lawmakers to investigate the situation. “Christianity is facing an existential thr+at in Nigeria. Thousands of Christians are being k+lled. R@dical Isl+mists are responsible for this mass sl+ughter… something must be done!” he said.
Reacting in a statement issued in Abuja by Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Nigerian government said Trump’s remarks do not reflect the reality on the ground. The statement emphasized that Nigerians of all faiths have long lived, worked, and worshipped together peacefully.
It further noted that under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership, Nigeria remains committed to f+ghting terr%rism, strengthening interfaith harmony, and safeguarding the rights and lives of all citizens. The government added that it will continue to engage constructively with the United States to deepen understanding and cooperation on peace and security issues.
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