The Federal Government has rejected a statement by the U.S. Embassy that portrayed the crisis in Nigeria as an ‘Islamist extermination’ of Christians. This follows testimonies given by two Nigerian religious leaders during a U.S. Congressional hearing.

 Federal government rejects statement: The Federal Government has dismissed claims made in a social media post by the United States Embassy in Abuja, as well as testimonies by two Nigerian religious leaders at a U.S. Congressional hearing, stating they misrepresent Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to address security and religious challenges.

 

In a press statement issued by Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the government responded to concerns raised following the testimonies of Bishop Wilfred Anagbe and Rev. Fr. Remigius Ihyula on religious persecution in Nigeria.

 

The Ministry expressed concern over the embassy’s post and the narratives presented, describing them as a misrepresentation and oversimplification of a complex national issue. While acknowledging the rights of the religious leaders to their opinions and freedom of expression, the statement emphasized that the claims were “inaccurate and unfair,” particularly the suggestion that the Nigerian government had allowed violence to escalate unchecked.

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The statement highlighted the government’s ongoing efforts, including the deployment of security forces, peacebuilding between farmers and herders, enhanced intelligence operations, and initiatives addressing the root causes of conflict such as land reforms and economic development.

 

It further stressed that Nigeria faces a range of security threats—including terrorism, banditry, and organized crime—which affect all communities regardless of religion. The Ministry reaffirmed the country’s commitment to protecting constitutional rights, including freedom of religion and expression, and pledged to investigate any reported threats or intimidation against religious leaders.

Still on Federal government rejects statement

While recognizing the concerns voiced at the hearing, the Ministry firmly rejected what it called the inaccurate portrayal of the crisis as an “Islamist extermination” of Christians. It concluded by urging for responsible reporting that acknowledges the complexity of Nigeria’s challenges and promotes constructive dialogue rather than deepening divisions.

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