Daniel Bwala defends Nigeria against Trump genocide claims, stating that there is no religious genocide against Christians in the country, contrary to allegations made by former U.S. President Donald Trump. Bwala, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Policy Communication, said Nigeria’s diplomatic response was “firm, measured, and rooted in truth,” as the government intensifies efforts to clarify its position on the global stage.

The presidential aide made these remarks during an interview with ARISE News on Monday night, where he addressed Trump’s recent comments and reports from some U.S. lawmakers alleging mass persecution of Christians in Nigeria.

Bwala clarified that the administration of President Bola Tinubu had launched a global media engagement campaign aimed at correcting “false and misleading narratives” about Nigeria’s internal security challenges.

“There is no genocide against Christians in Nigeria. What we have is insecurity that affects people of all religious and non-religious beliefs — Muslims, Christians, and others alike,” he said.

Bwala emphasised that the Nigerian government remains committed to ending terrorism and strengthening national security through strategic partnerships with global allies, including the United States.

“Our engagements focus on intelligence sharing, mutual respect, and cooperation, while safeguarding Nigeria’s sovereignty,” he added.

He further warned that describing Nigeria’s insecurity as a “religious conflict” was misleading and dangerous, as it could worsen existing divisions and undermine peace-building efforts.

“This administration stands for peace, unity, and fairness across all faiths,” Bwala said, stressing that “every Nigerian life matters equally.”

The Special Adviser also explained that the Tinubu-led government’s diplomatic response was deliberately balanced — assertive enough to protect Nigeria’s reputation, yet cautious to maintain positive international relations.

“This is about protecting Nigeria’s sovereignty and correcting misinformation. The government will continue to engage responsibly and transparently,” Bwala noted.

He listed the administration’s top priorities as security, food security, agriculture, and healthcare, noting that combating misinformation abroad was important but secondary to domestic development goals.

Bwala’s remarks came amid escalating global attention following Trump’s warning that the U.S. might consider military action or aid suspension if alleged Christian persecution continued in Nigeria. However, Nigeria’s Presidency insists that the claims are politically motivated and inconsistent with verified data from both national and international monitoring agencies.