President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to meet with United States President Donald Trump over allegations of genocide against Christians in Nigeria, the Presidency has confirmed.
According to the Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, arrangements are being finalised for the high-level meeting, which is expected to hold either at the State House in Abuja or the White House in Washington, D.C.
Bwala explained that the engagement will focus on addressing Trump’s recent claims that Christians are being systematically targeted and killed in Nigeria, an allegation the Nigerian government has strongly rejected.
“The meeting will provide an opportunity for both leaders to clarify misconceptions and strengthen bilateral understanding on Nigeria’s efforts to protect all citizens, regardless of religion,” Bwala said.
He noted that President Tinubu remains committed to upholding religious freedom and national unity, insisting that terrorism in Nigeria is not driven by faith but by criminal and extremist motives.
“The Nigerian government does not discriminate in responding to security challenges. Victims of violence are assisted and protected irrespective of their religion or ethnicity,” he added.
Trump had earlier accused the Nigerian government of failing to stop what he described as “mass killings of Christians,” threatening to push for U.S. sanctions and suspension of military aid to Nigeria.
The Presidency, however, described Trump’s comments as “unfounded and unfair,” saying Nigeria remains one of the most religiously diverse and tolerant nations in Africa.
The meeting is expected to explore cooperation on counter-terrorism, peacebuilding, and global religious freedom as both leaders seek to douse rising tensions over the controversial remarks.
Further details of the scheduled talks are expected to be announced by the Presidency in the coming days.
