The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, says the Federal Government’s high-level delegation currently in the United States is actively confronting and correcting misleading narratives portraying Nigeria as a country engaged in religious persecution. Idris, who spoke o...
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, says the Federal Government’s high-level delegation currently in the United States is actively confronting and correcting misleading narratives portraying Nigeria as a country engaged in religious persecution.
Idris, who spoke on Channels TV’s Politics Today on Friday, said the delegation led by National Security Adviser Malam Nuhu Ribadu is armed with verified data and factual evidence to debunk claims recently amplified in US political and advocacy circles.
“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,” he said.
According to the Minister, the delegation has held meetings with senior American officials, including the US Secretary of War, members of Congress, State Department authorities, and other key stakeholders.
These sessions, he said, provided an opportunity to present detailed briefings on Nigeria’s security landscape, counterterrorism operations, inter-agency coordination, and efforts to protect citizens...
Top News The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, says the Federal Government’s high-level delegation currently in the United States is actively confronting and corre...