Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, says the Nigerian leader and U.S. President Donald Trump will meet in the coming days to discuss allegations of a “Christian genocide” in Nigeria.
Mr Bwala made this known in a statement on Saturday following Mr Trump’s recent comment accusing the Nigerian government of ignoring attacks on Christians — a claim that has sparked widespread debate.
He said both leaders remain committed to addressing security challenges and strengthening cooperation in the fight against insurgency and terrorism.
According to him, the U.S. president had earlier supported Nigeria by approving arms sales, which President Tinubu has effectively deployed in counter-terrorism operations with positive outcomes.
Bwala said the planned meeting would focus on counterterrorism cooperation and clarifying misconceptions about the nature of terrorist attacks in Nigeria.
“Both President @officialABAT and President @realDonaldTrump have shared interests in the fight against insurgency and all forms of terrorism against humanity,” Bwala wrote.
“President Trump has assisted Nigeria a lot by authorising the sale of arms, and President Tinubu has adequately utilised that opportunity in the fight against terrorism, with massive results to show for it.
“As for the differences as to whether terrorists in Nigeria target only Christians or all faiths, those would be discussed and resolved by the two leaders when they meet in the coming days, either in the State House or White House.”
Mr Bwala added that any differences in perception about whether terrorists in Nigeria target only Christians or people of all faiths would be discussed during the forthcoming meeting, which could hold either at the State House in Abuja or the White House in Washington.
Trump recently threatened military action against Nigeria, warning that the United States could suspend aid to the country over alleged persecution of Christians.