By Ayo Ayodele
The Federal Government of Nigeria has rejected recent remarks by former U.S. President Donald J. Trump alleging large-scale killings of Christians in the country and urging that Nigeria be designated a “Country of Particular Concern.”
In a statement issued on Saturday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the government said the claims “do not reflect the situation on the ground,” emphasizing that Nigerians of all faiths have long lived, worked, and worshipped together peacefully.
“While Nigeria appreciates global concern for human rights and religious freedom, these claims do not reflect the situation on the ground,” the statement read.
The ministry reaffirmed that under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Nigeria remains committed to combating terrorism, promoting interfaith harmony, and safeguarding the lives and rights of all its citizens.
It added that Nigeria would continue to engage constructively with the United States to deepen mutual understanding of regional dynamics and to strengthen cooperation on peace and security initiatives.
The statement was signed by Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.