President Bola Tinubu has stated that Nigeria does not indulge in religious persecution.
He said this as the US President Donald Trump alleged genocide against Christians in Nigeria, labelling it as a country of concern.
Tinubu reaffirmed Nigeria’s firm commitment to religious freedom, saying the country remains a democracy governed by constitutional guarantees that protect citizens of all faiths.
In a statement on his official X handle on Saturday, @OfficialABAT, Tinubu said his administration had, since 2023, maintained open engagement with Christian and Muslim leaders while addressing security challenges affecting citizens across regions and religions.
He said the depiction of Nigeria as a religiously intolerant nation does not reflect the country’s reality or the government’s ongoing efforts to safeguard freedom of religion and belief for all Nigerians.
“Religious freedom and tolerance have been a core tenet of our collective identity and shall always remain so. Nigeria opposes religious persecution and does not encourage it,” the President said.
Tinubu reiterated that Nigeria’s constitution guarantees protection for citizens of all faiths and emphasized that his administration will continue to uphold those principles.
He added that Nigeria remains open to cooperation with the United States and the international community to deepen understanding and protection of faith-based communities.
“Our administration is committed to working with the United States government and the international community to deepen understanding and cooperation on protection of communities of all faiths,” Tinubu said
