The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) and heads of Nigeria’s security agencies are scheduled to brief the media on Monday afternoon following remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump alleging that Christians in Nigeria are facing genocide.
The announcement was made by the Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Lanre Issa-Onilu, during the monthly National Joint Security Press Briefing in Abuja.
Issa-Onilu said the briefing would offer a comprehensive response to Trump’s claims and also provide updates on ongoing security efforts across the country.
“The session will address the allegations of genocide and outline measures the government continues to take to curb insecurity and other criminal activities,” he stated.
Trump’s comments, shared on his Truth Social account over the weekend, accused the Nigerian government of failing to protect Christian communities, warning that the U.S. could withdraw aid and even consider military action.
He wrote:
“If the Nigerian Government continues to allow the killing of Christians, the USA will immediately stop all aid and assistance to Nigeria, and may very well go into that now disgraced country, ‘guns-a-blazing’.”
The post sparked broad criticism within Nigeria and internationally, prompting an immediate response from President **Bola Ahmed Tinubu**, who reaffirmed the country’s commitment to religious freedom.
In a statement via his official X account, Tinubu insisted Nigeria remains a secular state where citizens of all faiths are protected under the constitution.
“Nigeria stands firmly as a democracy governed by constitutional guarantees of religious liberty,” the President wrote.
“Since 2023, our administration has engaged actively with both Christian and Muslim leaders, addressing security challenges that affect individuals across all religions and regions.”
Tinubu further dismissed foreign claims painting Nigeria as religiously divided, saying they do not reflect the nation’s true identity.
He emphasized that religious tolerance remains a pillar of Nigeria’s unity and pledged continued cooperation with global partners, including the United States, to ensure the safety and rights of all citizens regardless of belief.
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