President Bola Tinubu, on Friday, declared that Nigeria will not be intimidated despite rising international concerns over alleged Christian genocide in the country.
Tinubu said this in a statement posted on his verified X account on Friday, days after United States President Donald Trump threatened potential military action over alleged attacks on Christians in Nigeria.
He stated that Nigeria would continue to assert itself on the global stage with “calm, clarity, and a strong sense of purpose”.
The President maintained that terrorism remained a long-standing challenge but assured citizens that the government is determined to overcome it.
Tinubu said, “We are indeed faced with terrorism — a challenge Nigeria has faced for almost two decades, and we will not back down. We will decisively defeat terrorism and claim victory in this battle.
“Security is non-negotiable, and we will never compromise on this principle. With unwavering courage and a steadfast commitment to the rule of law, we will prevail.”
He stressed that national security is non-negotiable, vowing that no effort will be spared in eliminating threats to peace.
President Tinubu urged Nigeria’s international partners to continue to support the country, noting that collaboration is critical to sustaining progress already made.
This is coming in the wake of the threat by the US President Donald Trump that he had asked the Defence Department to prepare for possible military action in Nigeria if the Nigerian government “continues to allow the killing of Christians”.
Trump had earlier designated Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern in response to allegations of widespread persecution and genocide against Christians.
