President Bola Tinubu has dismissed claims of religious intolerance in Nigeria, affirming that the country remains guided by constitutional guarantees that protect freedom of religion and belief for all citizens.
The President’s statement comes in response to remarks credited to United States President Donald Trump, who recently described Nigeria as a “country of particular concern” over alleged persecution of Christians.
Speaking on Saturday, Tinubu stressed that his administration, since assuming office in 2023, has maintained open dialogue with both Christian and Muslim leaders while addressing security challenges across all 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,” he said.
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Tinubu noted that religious tolerance has always been central to Nigeria’s collective identity, adding that the country “opposes religious persecution and does not encourage it.”
The President reaffirmed that Nigeria’s Constitution guarantees protection for citizens of all faiths and pledged to continue working with the United States and the international community to promote mutual understanding and cooperation in safeguarding all religious communities.
“Nigeria is a country with constitutional guarantees to protect citizens of all faiths,” he said. “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.”