Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, has announced that President Tinubu and U.S. President Donald Trump are scheduled to meet “in the coming days” to address recent claims of a Christian genocide in Nigeria.
Bwala’s statement comes in response to Trump’s recent comments accusing the Nigerian government of turning a blind eye to attacks on Christians — remarks that have stirred significant controversy both within Nigeria and internationally.
In his remarks, Trump threatened potential U.S. military action against terrorist groups in Nigeria, vowing to “wipe out” those responsible for the killings. He also warned that Washington could suspend aid and assistance to Nigeria if the alleged attacks continued unchecked.
According to Bwala, the forthcoming meeting will focus on strengthening bilateral cooperation in the fight against insurgency and terrorism. He noted that both leaders have demonstrated a shared commitment to global security and counterterrorism efforts.
“Both President Bola Tinubu and President Donald Trump have shared interests in the fight against insurgency and all forms of terrorism against humanity,” Bwala said in a post on X.
He added that Trump had previously supported Nigeria by approving arms sales to aid counterterrorism operations — resources that Tinubu’s administration has “adequately utilized” to achieve “massive results” on the battlefield.
Bwala also addressed ongoing debates about whether terrorist attacks in Nigeria specifically target Christians or affect people of all faiths. He said such issues “would be discussed and resolved” during the upcoming talks, which could take place either at the State House in Abuja or at the White House in Washington.
“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,” he stated.
