President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration has restated its strong commitment to ending terrorism and insecurity across Nigeria, emphasizing that his government remains focused on rebuilding peace and national unity.
The Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, Sunday Dare, made this known in a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday. He praised President Tinubu’s leadership, describing him as a man determined to secure the country and restore harmony among its diverse population.
According to Dare, Nigeria is fortunate to have a leader with both the resolve and experience needed to tackle the challenges of insecurity and terrorism.
He wrote, “Nigeria is now blessed with a President that is committed to ending the scourge of terror and insecurity. One who embodies the essential Nigerian story of peaceful faith relations. President Bola Tinubu is ready and steadfast in the pursuit of collaborations to advance religious peace and tolerance, better economic ties, and building a resilient country.”
Okay News reports that the presidential aide stressed the importance of unity among Nigerians, noting that the country’s diversity should be a source of strength rather than division. He added that shared national experiences have continued to bond citizens across religious and ethnic lines.
In his words, “While our faiths will continue to differ, our destinies do not. Nigeria is not a land of persecution; it is a land of opportunities. It is a land of shared grief and shared hope — where Christians and Muslims have suffered together. They will rebuild together and will, by God’s grace, continue to rise together.”
Dare’s comments come ahead of a scheduled meeting between President Tinubu and United States President Donald Trump to discuss recent allegations of a so-called “Christian genocide” in Nigeria.
Earlier, Daniel Bwala, also Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, disclosed that the meeting would focus on strengthening counterterrorism cooperation and addressing misconceptions about religious violence in Nigeria.
The meeting follows Trump’s controversial remarks threatening to suspend U.S. aid and consider military intervention over alleged persecution of Christians — a claim the Nigerian government has firmly denied as false and misleading.
The controversy began after U.S. lawmaker Riley Moore accused Nigeria of “systematic persecution and slaughter of Christians,” calling it the deadliest place in the world for Christians. Nigerian authorities have since dismissed the statement, describing it as baseless and damaging to the country’s image.
