Nigerian President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed confidence that Nigeria will emerge stronger amid recent economic and military threat from United States President, Donald Trump. This is as he assured that the matter is being handled with seriousness and depth.
This was contained in a statement by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, on Tuesday.
The Minister stated his after a routine meeting with the Nigerian leader at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Speaking on the President Tinubu’s stand on Trump’s military threat, Idris said the President Tinubu remains calm. He pointed out that Tinubu is deploying a multi-pronged strategy to address Washington’s concerns through dialogue, coordination, and transparency.
The Minister emphasized that the Federal Government prioritized constructive engagement over inflammatory rhetoric. He added that new communication channels had been opened with international organizations to deepen understanding of Nigeria’s reforms and future strategies.
”Of course, the issue of the U.S. threats came up, and we discussed that extensively with Mr President.
“He is calm and looking for ways to ensure that the international community understands what Nigeria has been doing.
“Only two weeks ago, Mr President reinvigorated the hierarchy of the Armed Forces with the appointment of new service chiefs.
“These were steps already taken before the U.S. concerns, showing that he has been working assiduously to keep Nigeria safer for all,” Idris said.
The Minister explained that work is ongoing across relevant agencies to address domestic and international concerns. Through sustained dialogue and a commitment to tolerance, security, and national cohesion.
Idris stated that President Tinubu has continued to meet with Christian and Muslim leaders to strengthen unity among Nigerians of all faiths.
Hr said, “It is a multiple approach. Mr President has been meeting with religious leaders. And will continue to do so, because they are important stakeholders in the Nigerian project.
Idris reaffirmed that President Tinubu would sustain active engagement with the international community. Including the United States, regional, and continental bodies, to strengthen cooperation in addressing security challenges and correcting misconceptions about Nigeria.
The Minister noted that the government remained determined to eliminate criminal elements whose actions had contributed to negative global narratives about the country.
He said, ”For us to be characterized as a country that is intolerant of religion is absolutely false.
“What we have are extremists trying to divide the country. Nigerians must look deeper and reflect on our unity.
“This is not the time for division or rhetoric, but a time for nation-building.
“Mr President is calm and taking the issue seriously. All relevant authorities are addressing it with the depth it requires. And we believe Nigeria will come out stronger,” Idris said.
The Minister explained that his meeting with President Tinubu was part of routine consultations aimed at aligning government communication strategies with presidential directives.
Recall that Trump said he had instructed the recently renamed Department of War to “prepare for possible action”.
In a social media post on Saturday, he said the United States would immediately cut off all assistance to Nigeria “if the Nigerian Government continues to allow the killing of Christians.
Source: NAN