US EditionTinubu Rejects Trump’s Claim of Christian Persecution, Says Nigeria Remains Committed to Religious Freedom
The Tinubu administration highlights security operations and reforms that protect religious freedom despite US concerns labeling Nigeria a 'Country of Particular Concern.'
- On Saturday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu dismissed the United States Government's designation as inaccurate and reaffirmed Nigeria's commitment to religious freedom and tolerance, while Kimiebi Ebienfa emphasized defending all citizens regardless of religion.
- The United States' decision was informed by documentary and video evidence, survivor testimonies, and intelligence assessments, while Nigeria was first placed on the Country of Particular Concern list in 2020 and that designation was lifted in 2023 by the U.S. State Department.
- Since assuming office, the Tinubu administration has intensified counter-terrorism operations against insurgent networks, expanded humanitarian support for displaced persons, and pursued economic reforms like subsidy removal and exchange-rate alignment.
- Officials warned the designation risks unsettling investor confidence and emboldening extremist narratives, urging deeper dialogue, intelligence sharing, and sustained engagement with the United States as a strategic partner.
- International partners, including the European Union and the United Nations, have recognised Nigeria's renewed commitment to inclusive governance, with around 220 million people almost evenly divided between Christians and Muslims.
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Tinubu rejects Trump’s claim of Christian persecution, says Nigeria remains committed to religious freedom
Nigeria's President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is pushing back after his U.S. counterpart designated the West African country “a country of particular concern” for allegedly failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
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Tinubu to Trump: Nigeria’s constitution protects every faith, intolerance is not our identity
President Bola Tinubu has rejected United States President Donald Trump’s decision to redesignate Nigeria as a “country of particular concern” over alleged religious persecution. In a statement on Saturday, Tinubu said Nigeria remains a democracy anchored on constitutional guarantees of freedom of religion and belief. “Nigeria stands firmly as a democracy governed by constitutional guarantees of religious liberty,” the president said. “T…
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