President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration will defeat terrorism, emphasizing the continued use of diplomatic engagement as part of its broader strategy to address insecurity and maintain national stability.
Speaking at the Federal Executive Council meeting held at the Presidential Villa on Thursday, Tinubu’s remarks were widely interpreted as a direct response to former U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent warnings about Nigeria’s internal security situation.
“Despite the political headwinds and the fear of our people, we continue to engage our partners. We are engaging the world diplomatically. I assure you all that we will defeat terrorism,” Tinubu said, according to excerpts shared by his Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare.
The President noted that his administration’s foreign policy is guided by the Renewed Hope Agenda, a framework aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s global standing, fostering national development, and promoting cooperation and peacebuilding.
“The task ahead is to move forward with clarity of purpose guided by the Renewed Hope Agenda to build a prosperous Nigeria,” he added.
The statement comes after Trump classified Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” and, in a video message on Wednesday, accused “radical Islamists” of carrying out widespread attacks on Christians. Trump also warned that the United States might intervene if the Nigerian government fails to curb the violence.
Tinubu’s response underscores the administration’s focus on diplomacy and international engagement while asserting Nigeria’s commitment to addressing domestic security challenges internally. Analysts say the remarks signal a careful balance between reassuring the international community and projecting confidence in the government’s ability to combat terrorism.
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