Tuggar spoke on Tuesday in Berlin during a meeting with
Johann Wadephul, Germany’s foreign affairs minister, amid renewed concerns over
alleged religious violence in Nigeria.

His remarks follow the recent decision by United States
President Donald Trump to designate Nigeria as a “country of particular
concern”, accusing the government of failing to curb attacks against
Christians.

But Tuggar said Nigeria’s constitution guarantees freedom of
religion and firmly upholds the rule of law, making any form of state-backed
persecution unthinkable.

“This (the constitution) is what shows that it is impossible
for there to be a religious persecution that can be supported in any way,
shape, or form by the government of Nigeria at any level — be it federal,
regional, or local. It is impossible,” the minister said.

He reaffirmed that Nigeria remains committed to protecting
the rights of all citizens, regardless of faith or ethnicity, and to working
with international partners to strengthen peace, tolerance, and national unity.