By The9JaTREND
The Federal Government of Nigeria has rejected US President Donald Trump’s move to tag Nigeria a “country of particular concern” over Christian genocide claims.
Trump in a True Special post on Friday said, “Christianity is facing an existential threat in Nigeria. Thousands of Christians are being killed.”
The US president blamed radical Islamists for the “mass slaughter”.
Recall in December 2020, the U.S. Department of State had designated Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC).
In a statement which Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, spokesperson,
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, issued in Abuja, the Federal Government maintained its stance on religious harmony in the country.
“Nigeria notes the recent remarks by U.S. President Donald J. Trump alleging large-scale killings of Christians in Nigeria and calling for the country’s designation as a “Country of Particular Concern.”
“While Nigeria appreciates global concern for human rights and religious freedom, these claims do not reflect the situation on the ground. Nigerians of all faiths have long lived, worked, and worshipped together peacefully.
“Under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Nigeria remains committed to fighting terrorism, strengthening interfaith harmony, and protecting the lives and rights of all its people.
“Nigeria will continue to engage constructively with the Government of the United States to deepen mutual understanding of regional dynamics and the country’s ongoing peace and security efforts.”