President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has firmly dismissed allegations portraying Nigeria as a nation intolerant of religious freedom, insisting such claims do not reflect the country’s constitutional guarantees or social realities.

In a statement on Friday, the President emphasized that since 2023, his administration has actively engaged both Christian and Muslim leaders in efforts to tackle security challenges affecting citizens across all faiths and regions.

Tinubu stressed that religious tolerance has always been central to Nigeria’s national identity, adding that the government neither supports nor encourages any form of persecution.

Reaffirming his commitment to protecting the rights of all Nigerians, the President pledged continued collaboration with the United States and the international community to strengthen understanding and safeguard vulnerable communities.