The Presidency says President Bola Tinubu is expected to meet with United States President Donald Trump in the coming days to discuss allegations of widespread attacks against Christians in Nigeria.

Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, disclosed this in a statement on X on Saturday, following Trump’s recent remarks accusing the Nigerian government of overlooking targeted killings of Christians.

According to Bwala, the meeting will focus on strengthening counterterrorism cooperation and addressing what he described as “misconceptions” surrounding the nature of insecurity in Nigeria.

“Both President @officialABAT and President @realDonaldTrump have shared interests in the fight against insurgency and all forms of terrorism against humanity,” he said.

Bwala added that the U.S. had previously assisted Nigeria through the sale of military hardware authorised under the Trump administration, and noted that the Tinubu government had deployed such assets in ongoing operations against terror groups.

He also said the two leaders would address differing narratives over whether terrorist attacks in Nigeria are religiously targeted.

“As for the differences as to whether terrorists in Nigeria target only Christians or all faiths, those would be discussed and resolved when they meet, either in the State House or the White House,” Bwala noted.

The planned diplomatic engagement comes amid heightened tension after Trump threatened to halt aid and consider military action if the Nigerian government failed to curb the alleged persecution of Christians.

Trump’s stance follows claims made by U.S. Congressman Riley Moore, who recently accused Nigeria of being the “deadliest country in the world” for Christians — a position the Nigerian government has consistently rejected.

Moore had urged the U.S. State Department to redesignate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern and suspend arms sales pending a demonstrated commitment to addressing religiously motivated violence.

On Friday, Trump echoed Moore’s position, declaring Nigeria a country of particular concern and directing U.S. lawmakers to review all aid to Abuja. He later said he had instructed the War Department to prepare contingency plans for possible action.

Bwala, however, maintained that both Tinubu and Trump remain committed to combating terrorism and advancing global peace and security.