The Presidency has reiterated President Bola Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to eradicating terrorism and fostering peace across Nigeria, describing him as a leader dedicated to uniting the nation and ensuring security for all citizens.
This was disclosed by the Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, Sunday Dare, in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, where he commended Tinubu’s focus on promoting harmony and interfaith understanding.
Dare noted that Nigeria is “fortunate to have a President determined to end terrorism and insecurity,” adding that Tinubu represents the spirit of peaceful coexistence among Nigerians of different faiths.
He wrote:
“Nigeria is now blessed with a President that is committed to ending the scourge of terror and insecurity.
One who embodies the essential Nigerian story of peaceful faith relations.
President Bola Tinubu is ready and steadfast in pursuing collaborations that advance religious peace, economic growth, and national resilience.”
The presidential aide further stated that Nigeria’s diversity should be celebrated as a strength rather than a source of division.
“While our faiths will continue to differ, our destinies do not. Nigeria is not a land of persecution; it is a land of opportunities.
It is a land of shared grief and shared hope — where Christians and Muslims have suffered together, rebuilt together, and will, by God’s grace, continue to rise together,” Dare added.
His remarks come ahead of an anticipated meeting between President Tinubu and U.S. President Donald Trump, following allegations of a “Christian genocide” in Nigeria.
Daniel Bwala, another Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, earlier confirmed that the meeting would focus on counterterrorism cooperation and clarifying misconceptions about the security situation in Nigeria.
The diplomatic engagement follows Trump’s recent threat to suspend aid and consider military intervention over alleged persecution of Christians — claims the Nigerian government has strongly denied.
The controversy began after U.S. lawmaker Riley Moore alleged widespread attacks against Christians in Nigeria, calling it the “deadliest country for followers of the faith.” The Federal Government has since dismissed the claim as “false, exaggerated, and politically motivated.”
