The Federal Government has expressed confidence that Nigeria will emerge stronger from its diplomatic row with the United States after Washington designated the country a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) and former U.S. President Donald Trump threatened military action.
Information Minister Mohammed Idris said President Bola Tinubu is handling the issue seriously, with all relevant agencies examining it thoroughly. He stressed that Nigeria remains a tolerant, multi-religious nation and urged unity rather than division.
Idris added that Tinubu is engaging religious leaders, regional blocs, and international partners to counter “false narratives” about alleged persecution of Christians, describing the claims as the work of extremist groups.
Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar, speaking in Berlin alongside his German counterpart, reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to religious freedom and the rule of law, saying the country does not tolerate persecution.
He warned against external attempts to divide Nigeria along religious lines, citing Sudan’s experience as a cautionary tale.
The EU, China, and ECOWAS have also cleared Nigeria of the allegations, affirming that the country does not support targeted killings of any religious group.
