In a swift and coordinated response to recent remarks by the U.S. President Donald Trump, Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, convened an emergency meeting with the country’s service chiefs and heads of security and intelligence agencies. The meeting was held at the National Counter-Terrorism Centre (NCTC) in Abuja to assess the implications of President Trump’s threat of military action over alleged attacks on Christians in Nigeria.
President Trump, in a controversial social media post on Saturday, claimed that Christianity was facing an “existential threat” in Nigeria and warned that the U.S. military was being prepared to act “fast, vicious, and sweet” if the Nigerian government failed to stem the violence.
NSA Ribadu emphasized Nigeria’s commitment to religious freedom and national unity, stating that “Nigeria remains a sovereign nation committed to protecting all its citizens, regardless of faith or ethnicity.” He also noted that the country’s internal security challenges are complex and require nuanced, collaborative solutions—not unilateral foreign intervention.
The Nigerian government has called for diplomatic engagement and urged restraint from international partners. Presidential spokesperson Daniel Bwala reiterated that Nigeria is a strategic ally of the United States and expressed hope for constructive dialogue between President Tinubu and President Trump.