By Ayodele Oni
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, (NSCIA), has stated that the comment by the United States, (US) President Donald Trump describing Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern,” is part of foreign propaganda to destabilize the country.
Speaking in Abuja on Sunday, the National Secretary of the Council, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, pointed out that the genocide narrative being peddled by the US government is not only false, but politically motivated, and targeted at inciting religious division in Africa’s most populous nation.
He emphasized that there is no evidence to support claims that Nigerian Muslims are persecuting Christians.
The Muslim Ummah clarified that the insecurity ravaging the country is caused by terrorism, criminality, poverty, and the effects of climate change, which have displaced communities and triggered violent clashes over resources.
Prof. Oloyede cited independent investigations, including findings by Amnesty International and global conflict monitors, which concluded that violence in Nigeria does not meet the legal definition of genocide under international law.
Oloyede further claimed that the renewed push to label Nigeria a religious-persecution zone intensified after Nigeria reaffirmed its support for a two-state solution in Palestine at the United Nations.
He alleged that pro-Israeli and far-right groups are driving the narrative to divert attention from the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
The Islamic Council scribe called on Nigerians, both Christian and Muslim, to reject foreign interference and resist attempts to turn genuine security challenges into sectarian conflict.
Oloyede urged the US to withdraw its statement and instead support Nigeria with intelligence and logistical aid to combat terrorism.
“We will not allow foreign interests to fragment Nigeria. We stand for unity, peace, and justice,” he noted.
The Council urged the Nigerian government to strengthen security, identify banditry sponsors, and defend all citizens, regardless of their religious beliefs.
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