“We are not leaving any space for misinformation to stand.
Our officials are in Washington with facts, data, and a clear message, which is
that there is no government-sponsored persecution of any religious group in
Nigeria,” said Idris in an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today, aired
Saturday evening.

The Minister explained that the high-powered Nigerian
delegation currently in the US, has met with the Secretary of War, members of
the US Congress, officials of the State Department, and other American
stakeholders, and has availed evidence-based information about Nigeria’s
security challenges, and provided detailed briefings on counter terrorism
operations, inter agency security coordination, and efforts to protect all
Nigerian citizens, regardless of faith or ethnicity.

These engagements, according to the Minister, are crucial
for correcting misconceptions that have been amplified during recent
congressional discussions and advocacy campaigns.

“Our mission is simple,” he said. “We are showing our
partners the full context of the security situation, the steps the government
is taking, and the fact that extremists have killed both Christians and
Muslims. These narratives of genocide are not only incorrect, they are
dangerous.”

The Minister explained that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
views the situation with utmost seriousness, and has not only strengthened
Nigeria’s internal security architecture but also expanded international
cooperation to support counter terrorism and intelligence operations.

He said the mission of the delegation underscores the
determination of the government of President Tinubu to defend Nigeria’s
reputation and ensure that foreign partners anchor their decisions on verified
information, not one-sided narratives.

He emphasized that Nigeria’s relationship with the United
States remains strong, and that the engagements demonstrate the openness of the
Tinubu administration to dialogue, partnership, and transparency. He noted that
more follow-up meetings are expected in the coming days as part of a structured
government-wide response to the misinformation circulating about Nigeria’s
security realities.

The Minister urged Nigerians to remain calm and assured the
public that the government will continue to confront insecurity while also
engaging the international community to ensure that Nigeria is accurately
represented on the global stage.