The special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on policy communication, Daniel Bwala, has revealed that the Nigerian President and US President Donald Trump are set to meet “in the coming days” to deliberate on claims of a Christian genocide in Nigeria.
The announcement comes after Trump accused the Nigerian government of failing to address attacks on Christians—an allegation that has sparked intense debate globally.
Bwala underscored the shared commitment of both leaders to tackling insurgency and terrorism.
According to the presidential aide, Trump has shown strong support for Nigeria by authorizing arms sales, which President Tinubu has strategically deployed in combating terrorism, producing “significant results.”
Speaking on the controversy regarding whether terrorist groups in Nigeria exclusively target Christians or attack people of all faiths, Bwala noted that any differences in interpretation would be clarified during the forthcoming meeting, which could be held either at the State House in Abuja or the White House in Washington.
“Both President Bola Tinubu and President Donald Trump have shared interest in the fight against insurgency and all forms of terrorism against humanity,” he said.
“President Trump has assisted Nigeria a lot by authorizing the sale of arms to Nigeria and President Tinubu has adequately utilized the opportunity in the fight against terrorism for which we have massive results to show for it.
“As for the differences as to whether terrorists in Nigeria target only Christians or in fact all faiths and no faiths, the differences if they exist would be discussed and resolved by the two leaders when they meet in the coming days, either in State House or White House.”
Meanwhile, Riley Moore, a member of the US House of Representatives, has cautioned the Nigerian government over alleged targeted attacks on Christians in the country.
“President Trump has provided forewarning if you do not correct the current state of inaction to stop the killing of our brothers and sisters in Christ in your country. The days of the US looking the other way are over,” Moore wrote on X.
“I urge you to cooperate with us in preventing this atrocity that worsens everyday. We want your people to live in peace — all of them, especially Christians.
“The President has been clear. I would not test his resolve. Many have tried and all have failed. We will not allow the gates of hell to prevail against the faithful.”