President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has dismissed reports alleging genocide against Christians in Nigeria.
He described the claims as “false narratives” being spread by some United States lawmakers and Western media outlets.
Speaking on Friday, during an interview with France24 TV in Paris, Bwala said the Nigerian government has made remarkable progress in dismantling terror networks responsible for insecurity across the country.
He emphasised that the security challenges facing Nigeria are driven by criminality rather than religion.
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“During a productive engagement at France24 TV in Paris, I made it clear that Nigeria rejects the false narrative being pushed by certain Western media outlets,” Bwala stated.
He added that the claims by a few U.S. lawmakers about a so-called “Christian genocide” are also unfounded.
“This is a gross misrepresentation of Nigeria’s reality.
“The challenges of insecurity we’ve faced are driven by criminality, not religion, and the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has made significant progress in dismantling the terror networks responsible.”
He further urged Nigeria’s international partners to support the country’s ongoing efforts in combating terrorism and restoring peace nationwide.
According to him, “Rather than amplifying division, we invite our international partners to stand with Nigeria in sustaining the gains made against insurgency and banditry, which have declined sharply over the last two and a half years.”
Bwala added that the Tinubu administration remains focused on unity, peace, and national development, stating that no propaganda can derail its mission.
He concluded by quoting a line from Nigeria’s national anthem, saying, “Though tongues and tribes may differ, in brotherhood we stand.
“This is our watchword and guiding principle in Nigeria.”
