President Bola Tinubu is expected to visit the United States on Tuesday, November 4, for high-level diplomatic engagements with the U.S. government amid global reactions to recent allegations of Christian genocide in Nigeria and threats of military intervention from U.S. President Donald Trump.
According to SaharaReporters, Tinubu’s visit will include a meeting with U.S. Vice President James David Vance, who has been delegated by President Trump to receive the Nigerian leader in Washington.
The planned meeting comes days after President Trump warned that the U.S. military could take action against Nigeria if the alleged killings of Christians in the country continue. He had reportedly ordered America’s Department of War to “prepare for possible action,” saying any attack “will be fast, vicious, and sweet.”
Reacting to the situation, the Nigerian Presidency denied the existence of any religious genocide, insisting that Nigeria remains a democracy governed by constitutional guarantees of religious liberty.
President Tinubu reaffirmed that his administration upholds equality and freedom for all faiths and has been working closely with both Christian and Muslim leaders to address national security challenges.
“The characterisation of Nigeria as religiously intolerant does not reflect our national reality,” Tinubu said, emphasising that the country’s diversity and commitment to peaceful coexistence remain central to its identity.
He added that Nigeria will continue to collaborate with the United States and other international partners to strengthen understanding and protect communities across all faiths.