U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has vowed to work “aggressively” to end the persecution of Christians in Nigeria.
Hegseth stated this in a post on X on Friday.
He was sharing an update after meeting Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and his delegation.
“Yesterday, I met with Nigeria’s National Security Advisor and his team to discuss the horrific violence against Christians in their country,” Hegseth tweeted.
“Under @POTUS leadership, DOW is working aggressively with Nigeria to end the persecution of Christians by jihadist terrorists.”
Nigeria’s delegation included Bianca Ojukwu, the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs; Kayode Egbetokun, the Inspector-General of Police; Lateef Olasunkami Fagbemi, the Attorney-General of the Federation; General Olufemi Olatunbosun Oluyede, Chief of Defence Staff; and Lt Gen EAP Undiendeye, the Chief of Defence Intelligence.