FG Delegation in US Countering False Claims on Country’s Security Situation - Minister

FG Delegation in US Countering False Claims on Nigeria’s Security Situation

The Federal Government of Nigeria has dispatched a high-level delegation to the United States to address and counter what it describes as misleading narratives about the country’s security situation.

According to the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, the mission is focused on correcting claims that Nigeria is engaged in religious persecution, a narrative that has recently gained traction in certain US political and advocacy circles.

The delegation, led by National Security Adviser Malam Nuhu Ribadu, is armed with verified data and factual evidence to debunk these allegations. Idris emphasized that the government is determined not to leave any space for misinformation to stand. He stated that officials are in Washington with facts, figures, and a clear message: there is no government-sponsored persecution of any religious group in Nigeria.

Meetings have already been held with senior American officials, including members of Congress, State Department authorities, and other key stakeholders. These sessions provided opportunities to present detailed briefings on Nigeria’s security landscape, counterterrorism operations, inter-agency coordination, and efforts to protect citizens irrespective of religion or ethnicity. Idris explained that extremists have targeted both Christians and Muslims, and that portraying the situation as genocide against one group is not only inaccurate but dangerous.

The Minister further noted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu takes the matter seriously, pointing to strengthened security architecture within Nigeria and expanded international cooperation on intelligence and counterterrorism.

The outreach is part of a structured, government-wide response to ensure Nigeria’s global reputation is defended and that foreign partners base their judgments on verified information rather than one-sided accounts.

Idris reassured Nigerians to remain calm, stressing that the government will continue to address insecurity domestically while maintaining active diplomatic engagement abroad.

More follow-up meetings are expected in the coming days as the delegation continues its mission to present Nigeria’s position clearly and factually to international partners.