The Federal Government of Nigeria has rejected recent remarks made by U.S. President Donald J. Trump alleging widespread killings of Christians in Nigeria and calling for the country’s designation as a “Country of Particular Concern.”
In a statement released on Saturday, November 1, 2025, by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja, the Federal Government described the claims as “inaccurate and unreflective of the realities on ground.”
According to the statement signed by Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, anipr, Spokesperson of the Ministry, Nigeria remains a nation where people of diverse faiths have continued to live, work, and worship together peacefully despite challenges posed by terrorism and extremism.
“While Nigeria appreciates global concern for human rights and religious freedom, these claims do not reflect the situation on the ground. Nigerians of all faiths have long lived, worked, and worshipped together peacefully,” the statement read.
The Ministry reaffirmed that under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Federal Government remains fully committed to combating terrorism, promoting interfaith harmony, and safeguarding the lives and rights of all citizens.
It further emphasized Nigeria’s readiness to continue engaging constructively with the United States Government and other international partners to enhance mutual understanding and strengthen ongoing peace and security efforts within the region.
“Nigeria will continue to engage constructively with the Government of the United States to deepen mutual understanding of regional dynamics and the country’s ongoing peace and security efforts,” the statement concluded.
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja
️ By Lagos Panorama News Desk
Saturday, November 1, 2025
