Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and U.S. President Donald Trump are expected to meet in the coming days to address rising tensions over claims of Christian genocide in Nigeria, according to Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication.
Bwala confirmed the planned meeting on Saturday, saying both leaders share a strong commitment to fighting terrorism and restoring peace across affected regions. The development follows Trump’s recent statement accusing the Nigerian government of turning a blind eye to attacks on Christians, a remark that has drawn sharp reactions from within and outside Nigeria.
According to Bwala, President Trump has long supported Nigeria’s counterterrorism operations, including approving crucial arms sales that have strengthened the country’s security forces. He added that Tinubu’s administration has been deploying those assets to achieve measurable progress against insurgent groups.
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He described the dialogue as a chance to “align perspectives” and reinforce cooperation between Nigeria and the United States on human rights, national security, and religious freedom.
The expected meeting comes amid heightened diplomatic attention on Nigeria following Trump’s strong rhetoric about Christian persecution in Africa’s most populous nation.
