- Federal Government’s Response: The Federal Government of Nigeria has faulted a recent social media post by the United States Embassy in Abuja concerning Nigeria’s security situation.
- Inaccurate Claims: The government describes the claims as “inaccurate and misrepresentative” of the country’s efforts to address security challenges.
- Addressing Security Challenges: Nigeria is actively addressing security challenges through deployment of security forces, peace-building efforts, and policy implementation.
- Protecting Freedom of Religion: The government reaffirms its commitment to protecting freedom of religion and expression, promising to investigate reports of threats or intimidation against religious leaders.
- Call for Responsible Reporting: The government calls for responsible reporting that reflects the complexity of the challenges and promotes constructive dialogue.
The Federal Government of Nigeria has rejected a recent social media post by the United States Embassy in Abuja, criticizing its portrayal of the country’s security situation. The government disputes the claim that it has “allowed violence to escalate unchecked,” describing it as “inaccurate and unfair”.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nigeria is actively addressing security challenges, including deploying security forces to affected areas, engaging in peace-building efforts, and implementing policies to tackle root causes. The Ministry reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to protecting freedom of religion and expression, promising to investigate reports of threats or intimidation against religious leaders.
While acknowledging concerns raised, the government rejected the portrayal of the crisis as an “Islamist extermination” of Christians, emphasizing its commitment to protecting citizens regardless of faith or ethnicity. The government is calling for responsible reporting that reflects the complexity of the challenges and promotes constructive dialogue.
