President Bola Tinubu has dismissed United States President Donald Trump’s remarks alleging a “mass slaughter” of Christians in Nigeria, insisting that such claims misrepresent the country’s reality.
President Trump had reportedly declared Nigeria a Country of Particular Concern over alleged killings of Christians, describing the situation as a mass slaughter by radical Islamists.
In response, President Tinubu said portraying Nigeria as religiously intolerant was inaccurate and failed to acknowledge government efforts to protect religious freedom.
He maintained that Nigeria remains a democracy that guarantees liberty for all faiths, stressing that his administration has worked closely with both Christian and Muslim leaders to address security challenges across regions.
The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has also rejected the U.S. designation, reiterating that Nigeria is committed to combating violent extremism and protecting citizens regardless of religion.
The ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, noted that Nigeria celebrates its diversity and will continue defending citizens of all faiths. The Christian Association of Nigeria (C.A.N), has however, maintained that Christian communities still face repeated violence and urged the government to ensure justice for victims.