Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu is set to meet with U.S President Donald Trump following recent allegations of a Christian genocide in Nigeria, according to a statement by the President’s Special Adviser on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala.
Bwala, who disclosed the development via a post on X (formerly Twitter), said the meeting between the two leaders would take place “in the coming days.”
“President Trump has assisted Nigeria greatly by authorising the sale of arms, which President Tinubu has effectively utilised in the ongoing fight against terrorism and the results are evident,” Bwala said.
He noted that both leaders share a strong commitment to tackling insurgency and all forms of terrorism, adding that the upcoming talks would address differing perspectives on whether terrorist attacks in Nigeria specifically target Christians or people of all faiths.
“Any differences in perception, whether terrorists in Nigeria attack only Christians or target all faiths and non-believers, will be discussed and resolved during the meeting, which could hold either at the State House in Abuja or the White House in Washington,” he added.
The announcement follows Trump’s recent warning of potential military action against Nigeria over alleged anti-Christian killings.
On Saturday, the U.S President said he had directed the newly renamed Department of War to “prepare for possible action,” threatening to cut off all aid to Nigeria if the killings continued.
“If we attack, it will be fast, vicious, and sweet, just like the terrorist thugs attack our cherished Christians,” Trump wrote on social media, warning the Nigerian government to act swiftly.
Trump also revealed plans to place Nigeria on the State Department’s “Countries of Particular Concern” list, which tracks nations accused of religious persecution.
Bwala emphasized that despite the tensions, Tinubu and Trump remain united in their goal of eradicating terrorism and ensuring peace across Nigeria and the broader region.
