President Bola Tinubu has expressed confidence that Nigeria will emerge stronger amid recent threats from U.S. President Donald Trump, assuring that the matter is being handled with seriousness and depth.
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated the President’s position on Tuesday, following a routine meeting with the Nigerian leader at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
Idris said the President remained calm while deploying a multi-pronged strategy to address Washington’s concerns through dialogue, coordination, and transparency.
He emphasised that the Federal Government prioritized constructive engagement over inflammatory rhetoric, adding that new communication channels had been established with international organizations to deepen understanding of Nigeria’s reforms and future strategies.
”Of course, the issue of the U.S. threats came up, and we discussed that extensively with Mr President.
“He is calm and looking for ways to ensure that the international community understands what Nigeria has been doing.
“Only two weeks ago, Mr President reinvigorated the hierarchy of the Armed Forces with the appointment of new service chiefs.
“These were steps already taken before the U.S. concerns, showing that he has been working assiduously to keep Nigeria safer for all,” Idris said.
The minister explained that work is ongoing across relevant agencies to address domestic and international concerns through sustained dialogue and a commitment to tolerance, security, and national cohesion.
He said the President has continued to meet with Christian and Muslim leaders to strengthen unity among Nigerians of all faiths.