Tinubu, Trump Set for Talks on Alleged Christian Genocide in Nigeria

President Bola Tinubu is expected to meet with United States President Donald Trump in the coming days to discuss allegations of a Christian genocide in Nigeria, the Presidency has confirmed.

In a statement released on Friday, the Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, said both leaders share a common interest in ending insurgency and terrorism across the globe.

“President Bola Tinubu and President Donald Trump have a shared commitment to fighting insurgency and all forms of terrorism against humanity,” Bwala stated.

He explained that the meeting could take place either at the State House in Abuja or at the White House in Washington, depending on diplomatic schedules and final arrangements.

The planned talks follow recent comments by Donald Trump, who accused the Nigerian government of overlooking attacks on Christians—a statement that has stirred controversy both locally and internationally. Trump also warned that Washington might reconsider aid or take tougher measures if the alleged persecution was not addressed.

Bwala defended the administration’s track record, stressing that the Tinubu government has made significant progress in curbing insecurity nationwide. He also acknowledged Trump’s previous support to Nigeria in the fight against terrorism.

“President Trump played a key role by approving the sale of arms to Nigeria, and President Tinubu has effectively maximised that opportunity in strengthening national security. The results of these efforts are evident,” Bwala noted.

Addressing the debate over whether terrorist groups in Nigeria specifically target Christians or attack indiscriminately, Bwala said any such “differences in perspective” would be clarified during the leaders’ meeting.

“As for whether the terrorists in Nigeria attack only Christians or people of all faiths and none, the two presidents will discuss and resolve these differences during their meeting,” he added.

Trump’s renewed focus on Nigeria comes amid pressure from some U.S. lawmakers, including Riley Moore, who accused the Nigerian government of tolerating “systematic persecution and slaughter of Christians.” They have called for Nigeria to be redesignated as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) by the U.S. government.

The anticipated meeting is expected to address these tensions, reaffirm Nigeria’s commitment to religious freedom, and strengthen diplomatic cooperation between both nations.