Presidential aide Daniel Bwala says President Tinubu will soon meet U.S. President Donald Trump over Christian persecution claims.
The talks aim to address religious violence and terrorism in Nigeria.
Presidential aide Daniel Bwala has announced that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will soon meet with United States President Donald Trump to discuss concerns about alleged attacks on Christians in Nigeria.
Bwala, who serves as Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Policy Communication, said the meeting is expected to take place “in the coming days,” with both leaders focusing on matters of religious violence and terrorism in the West African country.
The development follows President Trump’s recent statement accusing the Nigerian government of failing to stop the killing of Christians. His comments have drawn international attention and sparked discussions about the country’s security challenges and human rights record.
Bwala emphasized that both leaders share a strong commitment to combating terrorism and other forms of violent extremism. He noted that President Trump has previously supported Nigeria by approving arms sales to strengthen its military capacity. According to him, the Tinubu administration has made effective use of this support in the ongoing fight against insurgents.
“President Trump has assisted Nigeria by authorizing the sale of arms, and President Tinubu has effectively used that opportunity to strengthen the country’s counter-terrorism efforts,” Bwala explained.
He added that any differences in perspective about whether the attacks in Nigeria specifically target Christians or affect all groups will be addressed during the upcoming discussions between the two presidents, which could take place either at the Aso Rock Villa or the White House.
