Nigeria Denies Christian Persecution Claims, Seeks Dialogue with US on Insurgency

Nigeria's Stance on Christian Persecution

• ❌ The Nigerian presidential adviser denies reports of Christian persecution or genocide in Nigeria, stating they are false and unsupported by data.
• 📊 Assessments from USIP, Amnesty International, and the European Union indicate a marked improvement and decline in killings from 2022-2023 to 2025.
• ❓ It is considered intriguing and surprising how an old report is being used to make such claims.

Proposed Dialogue with the US

• 🤝 Nigeria is willing to have a 'sit down' with Washington to discuss and find a common front in fighting insurgency.
• 💡 The adviser expresses a personal feeling that a meeting will occur soon to address insecurity.
• 🇺🇸 America is recognized as a partner that has been very helpful in these efforts.