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FG Replies US Lawmakers, Insists Nigeria Committed To Protecting People Of All Faiths
Nigeria has reacted to the joint report from the United States House Appropriations and Foreign Affairs committees on the alleged persecution of Christians in the West African country.
The report contained recommendations that included a bilateral agreement proposal, the lawmakers said, which would tackle the “persecution and slaughter of Nigerian Christians.”
Nigeria has repeatedly rejected claims of targeted Christian killings in the country.
In a statement issued Wednesday, Mohammed Idris, minister of information and national orientation, acknowledged the persistence of “serious security challenges” that have tragically affected “many communities” but maintained that “Nigeria does not have, and has never had, a state policy of religious persecution.”
“The violence being confronted by our security agencies is not driven by government policy or religious bias, but by complex security threats, including terrorism, organised criminality, and longstanding communal tensions,” the statement reads.
Idris noted the efforts that Nigeria has undertaken to boost security measures.
He said the federal government has significantly strengthened coordinated military and law enforcement operations across affected regions.
“Ongoing counter-terrorism offensives have degraded the capacity of armed groups, disrupted kidnapping networks, and led to the arrest and neutralisation of key criminal elements,” he said.
“Intelligence sharing and inter-agency collaboration have been enhanced to improve early warning and rapid response mechanisms, particularly in vulnerable rural communities.”
The minister noted that the government has intensified surveillance and clearance operations in forested areas long exploited by criminal groups, deploying specially trained forest guards to improve territorial control and strengthen community-level security presence.
“These efforts are complemented by increased investment in equipment, mobility assets, and technology to support the Armed Forces and other security agencies,” the statement added.
Idris added that efforts are also ongoing to improve humanitarian response for internally displaced persons, facilitate the safe return of affected communities, and promote community-based peace-building initiatives.
The minister said Nigeria remains open to constructive dialogue and cooperation rooted in mutual respect, shared responsibility, and recognition of its constitutional framework and sovereignty.
He noted that the country values its partnership with the US and would continue to engage international partners through appropriate diplomatic channels while remaining focused on protecting all Nigerians.
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