President Bola Tinubu has expressed confidence that Nigeria will emerge stronger amid threats from U.S. President Donald Trump, assuring that his administration is addressing the issue with seriousness and diplomacy.
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, conveyed the President’s position on Tuesday after a meeting with him at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
According to Idris, President Tinubu remains calm and focused, adopting a multi-faceted strategy to engage Washington through dialogue, coordination, and transparency.
“The President is calm and determined to ensure that the international community fully understands Nigeria’s efforts and reforms,” Idris said. “Only two weeks ago, he strengthened the leadership of the Armed Forces by appointing new service chiefs—steps that were already in motion before the U.S. raised its concerns.”
The minister noted that the Federal Government prefers constructive engagement to inflammatory rhetoric, adding that new communication channels have been established with global organisations to enhance understanding of Nigeria’s ongoing reforms and long-term security strategies.
He further explained that Tinubu has been meeting with Christian and Muslim leaders to promote peace and national unity, describing the approach as “multi-pronged and inclusive.”
“Mr President understands that religious leaders are vital to nation-building, and he continues to engage them in fostering tolerance and cohesion,” Idris stated.
Reaffirming Nigeria’s commitment to international cooperation, Idris said Tinubu’s government will continue active engagement with the United States and other global partners to strengthen security collaboration and correct misconceptions about the country.
He stressed that Nigeria remains committed to combating criminal and extremist elements whose actions have tarnished the nation’s image.
“It is false to label Nigeria as a country intolerant of religion. What we have are extremists trying to create divisions,” Idris said. “Now is not the time for division or hostility but for unity and rebuilding. The President is calm, focused, and confident that Nigeria will come out stronger.”
Idris also clarified that his meeting with the President was part of regular consultations to align government communications with presidential directives.
Meanwhile, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that President Trump recently threatened military action against Nigeria over alleged anti-Christian violence. He also announced plans to cut off U.S. assistance to Nigeria, claiming his government would not tolerate the continued “killing of Christians.”
