- ‘Fact Speaks For Itself’ – Presidency Reacts To Trump’s Praise For Tinubu
- Trump praised Tinubu’s leadership against terrorism and insecurity in Nigeria.
- Bwala says government commitment to fighting insecurity remains unchanged regardless
Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Policy Communications, Daniel Bwala, has described a letter from United States President Donald Trump praising Tinubu’s leadership in tackling terrorism and insecurity as a testament to the progress made by the current administration.
Trump had commended Tinubu for what he described as decisive leadership in confronting terrorism and insecurity in Nigeria, particularly violence affecting Christian communities.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the US President conveyed the commendation in a letter dated July 6, 2026, according to a statement issued on Wednesday by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
In the letter, Trump reportedly reaffirmed the commitment of the United States to supporting Nigeria’s campaign against terrorist organisations and strengthening security cooperation between both countries.
“Thank you for your thoughtful letter. Your kind words mean a great deal to me, and I appreciate your decisive leadership on behalf of the Nigerian people,” Trump wrote.
Reacting to the development during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, Bwala described Trump’s letter as further evidence of the progress being made by the Tinubu administration in addressing insecurity.
He said, “Fact speaks for itself. That’s what it is. The letter is further proof of the progress we are making.
“Does it mean if there was no letter, we will stop? No. Because we are already engaging and communicating with them.
“If you are in a relationship with a lady, and then because of the relationship, you write a letter encouraging her, or she writes a letter encouraging you, then you feel further strengthened but it does not stop your commitment.”
Bwala maintained that the administration’s efforts to tackle terrorism and insecurity would continue regardless of external commendations or recognition.
He said the letter from Trump could further strengthen the existing relationship and security cooperation between Nigeria and the United States but would not determine the government’s commitment to addressing the country’s security challenges.
The development comes amid continued efforts by the Nigerian government to strengthen international partnerships in the fight against terrorism and other security threats across the country.
