The Presidency has confirmed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will meet with former United States President Donald J. Trump in the coming days to discuss the recent allegations of Christian genocide in Nigeria.
Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, following Trump’s remarks accusing the Nigerian government of turning a blind eye to attacks on Christians.
According to Bwala, the meeting will focus on strengthening counterterrorism cooperation between both nations and clarifying what he described as “misconceptions about the nature of terrorist attacks in Nigeria.”
“Both President @officialABAT and President @realDonaldTrump have shared interests in the fight against insurgency and all forms of terrorism against humanity,” Bwala stated on his X handle.
He noted that Trump had previously assisted Nigeria by authorising the sale of military hardware during his administration — a gesture President Tinubu has “maximised effectively in the ongoing fight against terrorism.”
“As for the differences as to whether terrorists in Nigeria target only Christians or all faiths, those would be discussed and resolved by the two leaders when they meet in the coming days, either in the State House or the White House,” Bwala added.
The development follows Trump’s recent declaration designating Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” over alleged persecution and killings of Christians.
In a statement posted on Truth Social, Trump claimed that “thousands of Christians” were being massacred by radical Islamist groups, accusing the Nigerian government of failing to act. He also directed several U.S. lawmakers, including Congressman Riley Moore and House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole, to investigate the matter and report back to him.
“Christianity is facing an existential threat in Nigeria. Thousands of Christians are being killed. Radical Islamists are responsible for this mass slaughter,” Trump wrote.
He further warned that the United States could suspend aid to Nigeria and “go in guns-a-blazing” to wipe out terrorist groups if the attacks persist.
The remarks have since generated global attention, with foreign observers cautioning that Trump’s rhetoric could heighten diplomatic tensions.
The Nigerian government, however, has repeatedly denied claims of religiously targeted violence, maintaining that terrorism in the country affects citizens of all faiths.
