Tinubu’s Govt Reacts To US Congressmen’s Report on ‘Religious Persecution’
- Nigeria's government denies any state policy of religious persecution against any group
- Minister of Information cites security challenges driving violence, not religious bias
- Tinubu's administration reaffirms commitment to constitutional freedoms for all citizens
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FCT, Abuja - The President Bola Ahmed Tinubu- led Federal Government said there is no state policy of religious persecution against any group.
The Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, maintained said the stance that there is nothing like religious persecution in Nigeria.
He rejected the United States congressmen’s stance on ‘religious persecution’ in Nigeria.
Idris stated while reacting to the report that United States Congressmen submitted to President Donald Trump, on Monday, February 23, 2026.
He admitted tha Nigeria is facing security challenges, including terrorism, banditry, and communal conflicts that have tragically affected many communities.
The minister made this known in a statement issued via the ministry’s X handle, @FMINONigeria, on Tuesday, Febriary 24, 2026.
“It is important to state clearly 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.”
Idris added that Nigeria’s constitution guarantees freedom of religion and freedom of worship for all citizens.
The minister said the government is concerned about the loss of lives and destruction of property resulting from these criminal acts.
He assured that Tinubu’s administration is committed to upholding these constitutional protections and to ensuring equal protection under the law.
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Source: Legit.ng
