President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration is responding diplomatically to recent remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump, who threatened possible military action in Nigeria over alleged mass killings of Christians.
Speaking at the Federal Executive Council meeting on Thursday at the State House in Abuja, Tinubu said Nigeria remains committed to defeating terrorism and protecting all citizens. The meeting, which was the first since July, came shortly after the swearing-in of two new ministers — Dr. Bernard Doro and Dr. Kingsley Udeh (SAN).
“We assure all of you that we will defeat terrorism in this country,” Tinubu declared, urging Nigerians not to succumb to fear or despair amid the international tension.
The president said his government was in active diplomatic talks with global partners, emphasizing that Nigeria’s sovereignty and commitment to peace remain paramount. He added that while the country values its relationships with allies like the United States, it would not tolerate threats or interference in its internal affairs.
“The most important thing is the fact that despite the political headwinds and the fear of our people, we will continue to engage with partners,” Tinubu stated.
He highlighted that Nigeria’s economic reforms were already producing results, with renewed investor confidence and a more stable macroeconomic outlook. According to him, the nation is “on a steady growth trajectory” and remains poised for greater prosperity through ongoing fiscal and structural reforms.
Tinubu’s remarks come as tensions rise following President Trump’s statement, which sparked widespread debate and concern among Nigerian and international observers.
