The Presidency has reiterated President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to ending terrorism and restoring peace across Nigeria, describing him as a leader focused on national unity and religious harmony.
This was disclosed by the Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, Sunday Dare, in a statement shared on his X handle on Tuesday.
Dare praised the President’s approach to peacebuilding, noting that Tinubu remains committed to fostering cooperation among Nigeria’s diverse religious and ethnic groups.
According to him, the President possesses the “resolve and experience” required to confront insecurity and rebuild trust across communities.
“Nigeria is now blessed with a President committed to ending the scourge of terror and insecurity,” Dare wrote.
“President Bola Tinubu is steadfast in pursuing collaboration to strengthen religious peace, promote economic ties, and build a resilient nation.”
He noted that Nigeria’s diversity should be seen as an asset rather than a source of division, adding that both Christians and Muslims have faced shared challenges and must continue working together toward a peaceful future.
“While our faiths differ, our destinies do not,” he stated.
“This country is not a land of persecution but one of shared grief and shared hope. Christians and Muslims have suffered together; they will rebuild together and continue to rise together.”
Dare’s remarks come ahead of a scheduled meeting between President Tinubu and United States President Donald Trump, following recent allegations from some American lawmakers accusing Nigeria of widespread attacks on Christians.
The Federal Government has repeatedly rejected these claims, insisting they misrepresent Nigeria’s security situation.
Earlier, Daniel Bwala, also a Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, confirmed the upcoming dialogue, stating that discussions will focus on counterterrorism cooperation and clarifying misconceptions regarding religious-based attacks.
The meeting is expected to address tensions that escalated after U.S. Congressman Riley Moore described Nigeria as “the deadliest place in the world for Christians,” a claim Nigerian authorities have strongly refuted.
The presidency maintains that the current administration is prioritizing security reforms and working with both local and international partners to address violent extremism and promote peaceful coexistence nationwide.
