Juliet Jacob 
ABUJA, Nigeria – A high-level meeting between Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and US President Donald Trump is imminent, aimed at clarifying differing views on religious violence in Nigeria amid accusations of targeted attacks on Christians.
In a statement on Sunday by the special adviser to President Tinubu on policy communication, Daniel Bwala, the discussions will focus on resolving debates over whether insurgent attacks disproportionately affect Christians or impact all religious groups equally.
“Any differences in perspective would be ironed out in the coming days,” Bwala said, emphasizing the leaders’ shared resolve to tackle terrorism.
He praised Trump’s decision to approve arms sales to Nigeria, noting that Tinubu’s administration has deployed these resources effectively to achieve “significant results” against insurgents.
The aide added that both presidents remain dedicated to eradicating terrorism, with the bilateral talks potentially hosted either at the State House in Abuja or the White House.
The planned engagement comes after Trump publicly criticized Nigeria for downplaying violence against Christians, reigniting international scrutiny of the country’s security challenges.
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