Saturday, November 1, 2025 - The Federal Government of Nigeria has vehemently rejected the remarks of President Donald Trump of United States, who alleged widespread killings of Christians in the country and declaring Nigeria a “Country of Particular Concern.”
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement on Saturday
through its spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, said the claims do not reflect the
situation on the ground.
“The Federal Government of Nigeria notes the recent remarks
by US President Donald Trump alleging large-scale killings of Christians in
Nigeria and calling for the country’s designation as a ‘Country of Particular
Concern.’
“These claims do not reflect the situation on the ground.
Nigerians of all faiths have long lived, worked, and worshipped together
peacefully,” the ministry said.
The Federal Government also explained that while it
appreciates global concern for human rights and religious freedom, the
allegations were inaccurate.
According to the statement, Nigeria, under the leadership of
President Bola Tinubu, remains committed to fighting terrorism, strengthening
interfaith harmony, and protecting the lives and rights of all its people.
It stressed that the country would continue to engage
constructively with the Government of the United States to strengthen mutual
understanding of regional dynamics and the country’s ongoing peace and security
efforts.
President Trump, on Friday night, announced his Truth Social
post later shared on the White House’s X handle that he had declared Nigeria as
a “Country of Particular Concern,” citing what he described as an existential
threat to Christianity in the country.
“Christianity is facing an existential threat in Nigeria.
Thousands of Christians are being killed. Radical Islamists are responsible for
this mass slaughter.
“I am hereby making Nigeria a ‘Country of particular
concern’ — But that is the least of it
“When Christians, or any such group, is slaughtered like is
happening in Nigeria (3,100 versus 4,476 Worldwide), something must be done,”
Trump said.
The US president called on key members of Congress to take
immediate action.
“I am asking Congressman Riley Moore, together with Chairman
Tom Cole and the House Appropriations Committee, to immediately look into this
matter, and report back to me.
“The United States cannot stand by while such atrocities are
happening in Nigeria, and numerous other countries.
“We stand ready, willing, and able to save our Great
Christian population around the world!,” Trump added.
In a related development, the European Parliament’s
Committee on Foreign Affairs, during a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday,
called for stronger protection of vulnerable communities and greater
accountability in addressing violence across the country.
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