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Nigeria does not persecute any religion, Tinubu insists
President Bola Tinubu has said that terrorism in Nigeria is rooted in criminality and extremism, not religious persecution, urging Nigerians to disregard narratives capable of deepening division and undermining national unity.
The president made the assertion in Abuja while declaring open the eighth biennial conference and annual general meeting of the Nasrul-Lahi-l-Fatih Society (NASFAT).
He was represented at the event by the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi.
Tinubu dismissed claims of religious genocide in the country, stressing that both Muslims and Christians have suffered from acts of terrorism and insecurity.
He noted that in recent times, the federal government and other well-meaning Nigerians have had to confront what he described as unfounded and dangerous allegations capable of inflaming passions and disrupting the fragile peace the country continues to nurture.
According to him, Nigeria does not promote, tolerate or support policies aimed at persecuting any religious group, adding that such narratives are not only false but harmful to national cohesion.
The president emphasised that Nigerians of all faiths stand united in condemning violence, insisting that terrorism in the country cuts across religious lines.
“As president, I reiterate with all sense of responsibility and fidelity to the constitution that there is no Christian genocide in Nigeria, and there is no Muslim genocide in Nigeria,” he said.
“What we have is terrorism driven by criminality, extremism and other challenges which we are working tirelessly to overcome.”
Tinubu also acknowledged the pains associated with ongoing reforms, assuring Nigerians that his administration remains committed to addressing insecurity and easing the burden on citizens while strengthening peaceful coexistence across the country.
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