- Tuggar’s comments came in response to Trump’s social media post on Sunday
- He warned against efforts to divide Nigeria along religious or ethnic lines
- Nigeria celebrates diversity as its greatest strength
Nigeria has dismissed allegations of religious persecution following U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent warning of possible military action over the alleged killing of Christians in the country.
Eko Hot Blog gathered that Speaking at a press conference in Berlin on Tuesday, Minister of Foreign Affairs Yusuf Tuggar reaffirmed that Nigeria’s constitution guarantees freedom of religion and prohibits any form of religious discrimination or persecution.
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Tuggar’s comments came in response to Trump’s social media post on Sunday, in which he claimed that Christians were being killed “in very large numbers” in Nigeria and directed the Pentagon to consider possible intervention.
“There can’t be any religious persecution that is supported in any way, shape, or form by the government of Nigeria at any level,” Tuggar stated, emphasizing the country’s commitment to the rule of law and religious harmony.
He warned against efforts to divide Nigeria along religious or ethnic lines, citing Sudan’s crisis as a cautionary example. “We’ve seen the consequences of dividing nations based on religion or tribe.
We must not allow that to happen in Nigeria,” he said, standing beside his German counterpart, Johann Wadephul.
The minister also dismissed claims of a targeted Christian genocide, stressing that Nigeria’s security challenges affect citizens of all faiths, both Muslims and Christians alike.
Reiterating the government’s stance, the Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, said earlier that Nigeria “opposes religious persecution and protects all citizens, irrespective of faith, race, or creed.”
He added, “Like the United States, Nigeria celebrates diversity as its greatest strength.”
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