United States President Donald Trump has written to President Bola Tinubu, commending his administration’s efforts to combating terrorism in Nigeria, while expressing support for measures aimed at ending the killing of Christians and other victims of extremist violence in Nigeria.
The letter, dated July 6, 2026, was made public on Wednesday by the Presidency in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
In the correspondence, Trump praised Tinubu’s leadership and specifically acknowledged his resolve to address insecurity, including attacks on Christian communities.
According to Trump: “It is a true honour to stand with you in the fight against these terrorists and to make the Federal Republic of Nigeria stronger and more prosperous.”
“Thank you for your thoughtful letter. Your kind words mean a great deal to me, and I appreciate your decisive leadership on behalf of the Nigerian people. I applaud your resolve to tackle the issues plaguing your nation, especially the violence affecting Christian communities and it is a true honor to stand with you in the fight against terrorists and to make the Federal Republic of Nigeria stronger and more prosperous.
“The United States-Nigeria relationship is crucial at a time where conflict has spread across West Africa and around the world. We both share a mutual goal of confronting terrorism in all its forms, and our historic US-Nigeria 2026 Defence Cooperation Roadmap has established a robust framework to accomplish this feat.
“I am proud to have deployed the United States Special Operations Forces—among the most elite military units anywhere in the world—to equip the brave men and women in the Armed Forces of Nigeria with the skills, tools and intelligence they need to protect your homeland and ensure the safety and security of citizens, particularly those of faith who have been under attack. I look forward to our continued discussions over the course of my Presidency.”
