Once again, the government of Nigeria has denied accusations of genocide against Christians in the nation. Mohammed Idris, Nigeria’s minister of information, denied allegations of religious persecution made by US congressman Riley Moore, who had contacted US President Donald Trump about the matter.
U.S. House Committees on Appropriations and Foreign Affairs completed months of inquiry in Nigeria before filing their findings.
Claims of persecution of Christians and other acts of extremist violence against Christians were detailed in the study.
There is no governmental policy of religious persecution in Nigeria, and there never has been, the Minister stated in a statement.
Complex security challenges, like as terrorism, organised crime, and persistent community tensions, are the real culprits behind the violence that our security forces are addressing, rather than government policy or religious bias.
The United States’ strategic and long-standing relationship with Nigeria is highly esteemed. In the pursuit of peace, prosperity, and prosperity in our region, our two nations have common goals.
“Our doors are always open to fruitful discussions and partnerships built on trust, understanding, and the acknowledgement of the sovereignty and constitutional framework of Nigeria.”