President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has tagged U.S. President Donald Trump in a Christmas message to Nigerian Christians, pledging to protect religious freedom amid international claims of Christian persecution in Nigeria.
Trump and some conservative groups in the United States had accused the Nigerian government of failing to protect Christians from violence.
“On this Holy day, I wish all Christians in Nigeria and around the world a Merry Christmas,” Tinubu wrote in a post on X on Wednesday.
The president thanked God for the opportunity to lead the country and prayed for peace among Nigerians of different faiths.
“I thank God for the opportunity to serve as the leader of our great country, and I pray for peace in our land, especially between individuals of differing religious beliefs,” Tinubu said.
He said his administration is committed to protecting religious freedom and safeguarding all citizens from violence.
“I stand committed to doing everything within my power to enshrine religious freedom in Nigeria and to protect Christians, Muslims, and all Nigerians from violence,” he added.
