Tinubu Opens Discussions With Religious Leaders Amid Fears Of US Military Invasion

President Bola Tinubu has adopted a multi-pronged approach to ease tensions in the country, engaging in discussions with religious leaders to promote unity and address concerns.

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this after a meeting with the President at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Tuesday, stating that Tinubu has been meeting with religious leaders and will continue to do so as they are important stakeholders in the Nigerian project.

“Discussions with the leadership of religious groups are ongoing. Mr. President has been meeting with them and will continue to do so. They are important stakeholders in the Nigerian project,” he said.

Idris emphasized that the government is working to counter false narratives about Nigeria’s religious climate, asserting that the country’s constitution guarantees freedom of worship.

According to Idris, Tinubu is taking concrete steps to ensure better security of lives and properties, and has appointed a new Chief of Defence Staff and other service chiefs to rekindle the country’s security architecture.

“Only last week or two weeks ago, Mr. President, in his desire to rekindle the security architecture of the country, appointed a new Chief of Defence Staff and other service chiefs. That tells you that Mr. President has been working seriously to ensure that Nigeria remains safe for all Nigerians,” he noted.

The minister revealed that issues surrounding recent comments from the United States were discussed extensively with the President, who remains calm and focused on strengthening national security and fostering unity.

Idris assured that the government is maintaining a measured tone in discussions while expanding diplomatic channels to communicate Nigeria’s stance to global partners.

“We are opening channels of communication so that the international community will understand what Nigeria has been doing and what we intend to do further to address any domestic or international concerns,” he explained.

He attributed divisive narratives to extremist elements seeking to portray the country negatively, urging citizens to resist such propaganda.

“This is a time for us to reflect on our unity and come together. It’s not a time for division, rhetoric, or politics, but a time for nation-building,” he said.

The minister reaffirmed Tinubu’s commitment to addressing the situation, stating that relevant agencies have been directed to handle the issues with utmost responsibility.

Idris expressed confidence that Nigeria will emerge stronger from the current challenges expressing the need for unity and nation-building.