Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, stated this in a post
on X on Sunday while reacting to recent remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump.

President Trump had on Friday designated Nigeria as a
country of particular concern, citing what he described as ongoing violence
against Christians and failure of the government to protect religious
minorities.

However, Nigerian government denied persecution of any
religious groups in Nigeria.

On Saturday Trump also threatened military action against
Nigeria.

Reacting, Onanuga quoted an excerpt from Tinubu’s recent
address to newly appointed service chiefs.

He noted that the President had already emphasized the need
for proactive and decisive action against emerging security threats across the
country.

He wrote: “President Bola Tinubu was well ahead of the
orchestrated game unfolding in America as he told the new service chiefs on
Thursday what Nigerians expect of them. No more excuses, he said. Nigerians
want results. Here is the excerpt of his speech:

“Security threats are constantly evolving, constantly
mutating. Of grave concern to our administration is the recent emergence of new
armed groups in the North-Central, North-West, and parts of the South. We must
not allow these new threats to fester. We must be decisive and proactive. Let
us smash the new snakes right in the head.

“I charge you, as the heads of our nation’s armed forces, to
carry out your duties with patriotic zeal. Nigerians expect results, not
excuses.

“I charge you also to be innovative, pre-emptive, and
courageous. Let’s stay ahead of those who seek to threaten our peace. Let us
deploy technology where necessary. We cannot allow the crisis that began in
2009 to persist any longer.

“I wish you success as you take up the challenge. I promise
to provide all the support you need to get the job done”.