BREAKING: Tinubu rejects Trump’s designation of Nigeria as ‘country of particular concern’

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President Bola Tinubu has dismissed the decision by U.S. President Donald Trump to label Nigeria as a nation of particular concern over alleged cases of religious persecution.

On Friday, Trump placed Nigeria on the list of “countries of particular concern,” citing fears of a supposed genocide targeting Christians.

Responding in a statement issued on Saturday, Tinubu emphasized that Nigeria remains a democratic nation founded on constitutional provisions that guarantee freedom of religion.

The statement read: “Nigeria stands firmly as a democracy governed by constitutional guarantees of religious liberty.

“Since 2023, our administration has maintained an open and active engagement with Christian and Muslim leaders alike and continues to address security challenges which affect citizens across faiths and regions.

“The characterisation of Nigeria as religiously intolerant does not reflect our national reality, nor does it take into consideration the consistent and sincere efforts of the government to safeguard freedom of religion and beliefs 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.

“Nigeria is a country with constitutional guarantees to protect citizens of all faiths.

“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.”

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