Tinubu Refutes US Claim of Religious Intolerance, Reaffirms Nigeria’s Commitment to Religious Freedom

President Bola Tinubu has dismissed the classification of Nigeria as a country of particular concern by former US President Donald Trump over alleged religious persecution, insisting that Nigeria remains a nation founded on religious tolerance and constitutional guarantees of freedom of worship.

In a statement released on Saturday, President Tinubu emphasized that the 1999 Constitution (as amended) explicitly protects the rights of all Nigerians to practice their faith without fear or discrimination.

He noted that since the beginning of his administration in 2023, the government has actively engaged both Christian and Muslim leaders to foster unity and address security challenges affecting citizens across all regions and religions.

“The description of Nigeria as religiously intolerant does not reflect our national reality,” Tinubu stated. “Our government remains committed to safeguarding freedom of religion and belief for all Nigerians. Religious liberty is a cornerstone of our collective identity and will always remain so.”

The President reiterated that his administration strongly opposes any form of religious persecution and will never condone it. He added that Nigeria is open to continued collaboration with the United States and the international community to promote mutual understanding and enhance the protection of all faith communities.

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