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The Nigerian government has dismissed recent remarks by former U.S. President Donald J. Trump alleging large-scale killings of Christians in the country and calling for Nigeria’s designation as a “Country of Particular Concern.”
In a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja on Saturday, the government said the claims “do not reflect the situation on the ground,” stressing that Nigerians of all faiths have a long history of peaceful coexistence.
“While Nigeria appreciates global concern for human rights and religious freedom, these claims do not reflect the situation on the ground. Nigerians of all faiths have long lived, worked, and worshipped together peacefully,” the statement read.
The ministry reaffirmed that under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership, Nigeria remains committed to fighting terrorism, promoting interfaith harmony, and protecting the rights and lives of all citizens regardless of religion.
Under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Nigeria remains committed to fighting terrorism, strengthening interfaith harmony, and protecting the lives and rights of all its people,” it added.
The government also noted that Nigeria would continue to work closely with the United States to foster mutual understanding of regional dynamics and ongoing peace and security efforts.
“Nigeria will continue to engage constructively with the Government of the United States to deepen mutual understanding of regional dynamics and the country’s ongoing peace and security efforts,” the ministry said.
The statement, signed by Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, underscored that the Tinubu administration remains focused on sustaining national unity and countering misinformation about the country’s religious and security landscape.
