US President, Donald Trump
The Nigerian Government has responded to the redesignation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern by United States President Donald Trump.
NewsBits reports that Trump on Friday designated Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern, CPC. Recall that in December 2020, the US Department of State had took a similar step, claiming that Christianity was facing existential threat in Nigeria.
However, Nigeria government has said that the claims do not reflect the situation on the ground. In a statement by 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.”
