President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration is engaging the international community diplomatically following threats by U.S. President Donald Trump to take military action against terror groups in Nigeria over alleged mass killings of Christians.
Speaking during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the State House, Abuja, shortly after swearing in two new ministers — Dr. Bernard Doro and Dr. Kingsley Udeh (SAN) — Tinubu urged citizens to remain calm and united, stressing that the government remains committed to defeating terrorism and ensuring peace across the country.
“We assure all Nigerians that we will defeat terrorism in this country,” the President said, adding that the government is pursuing stability and prosperity through ongoing economic reforms that have continued to yield positive results domestically and internationally.
Highlighting recent economic developments, Tinubu noted the success of Nigeria’s $2.3 billion Eurobond, which was oversubscribed by 400 percent, as evidence of growing investor confidence in the country.
“The most important thing is that, despite political headwinds and public fears, we will continue to engage with our partners. The task ahead is immense, but our resolve is firm — guided by the Renewed Hope Agenda — to build a prosperous, inclusive, and resilient Nigeria,” he said.
The President also cautioned government officials against inconsistent public statements, urging them to maintain clarity and unity in communication.
Following the meeting, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, told journalists that the Federal Government was not in panic mode over the U.S. President’s remarks.
According to him, the administration has activated diplomatic channels with Washington to address the issue responsibly and strategically.
“There is no panic mode here. We are responding responsibly and steadily in the best interest of our country,” Idris stated. “Discussions have already commenced with American officials through appropriate diplomatic channels. We prefer that this matter be resolved diplomatically rather than through heightened rhetoric.”
Idris reiterated that Nigeria remains a stable and pluralistic society where freedom of religion is constitutionally guaranteed.
“Are there security issues in the country? Yes. Are lives being lost? Yes. But is the government responding? Absolutely,” he said. “Nigeria is a country that tolerates all religions, and the Constitution guarantees freedom of worship. The government will continue to ensure law and order and address any legitimate concerns raised by citizens or international partners.”
He reaffirmed that the Tinubu administration remains open to collaboration with global allies to combat terrorism and extremism, which he described as challenges not unique to Nigeria.
Meanwhile, northern socio-political groups have dismissed calls by certain foreign lawmakers and activists for the abolition of Sharia law in northern Nigeria. The groups described such demands as an infringement on Nigeria’s sovereignty and a misunderstanding of the country’s diverse legal systems.
The northern leaders maintained that the Sharia legal framework, as practiced in several states, is consistent with the constitutional rights of those who choose to live under its provisions. They urged foreign governments to respect Nigeria’s internal laws and cultural diversity, emphasizing that peace and religious coexistence remain national priorities.
President Tinubu, through his administration’s diplomatic engagements, continues to reassure Nigerians and the international community of the country’s commitment to peace, human rights, and inclusive governance.
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