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The Chinese ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, has reiterated China’s commitment to assisting Nigeria in its ongoing fight against terrorism.
In a statement shared on X on Thursday, November 6, following a meeting with Nuhu Ribadu, Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA), Dunhai said China “firmly supports” Nigeria’s development path, describing it as one that “aligns with the country’s national realities.”
The ambassador also stressed that Beijing strongly opposes any foreign interference in Nigeria’s domestic affairs “under the guise of religion or human rights.”
“As a comprehensive strategic partner of Nigeria, China firmly supports the Nigerian government in leading its people along a development path that fits its national realities,” Dunhai said.
“We oppose any country’s interference in other nations’ internal affairs under the pretext of religion and human rights. We also oppose the arbitrary threat of sanctions or the use of force.
“China is willing to continue supporting Nigeria in combating terrorism and maintaining domestic stability.”
Meanwhile, Mao Ning, spokesperson for China’s foreign ministry, also warned against external interference in Nigeria’s internal affairs during a press briefing in Beijing on Tuesday.
Ning’s remarks followed a statement by U.S. President Donald Trump, who threatened possible military action in Nigeria over the alleged persecution of Christians.
Trump had directed the U.S. Department of War to prepare for “possible action” and later redesignated Nigeria as a “country of particular concern (CPC)” amid claims of Christian genocide.
Earlier, some U.S. lawmakers urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to take stronger diplomatic measures against the Nigerian government, citing alleged “systematic persecution and slaughter of Christians.”
The Nigerian government has consistently rejected such allegations, insisting that religion is not the root cause of insecurity in the country.
