The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed in a statement titled ‘Nigeria Denies Religious Freedom Violation Allegation’ said Nigeria jealously protects religious freedom as enshrined in the country’s constitution and takes seriously any infringements in this regard.
Mohammed described the US inclusion of Nigeria on the list as a case of honest disagreement between the two nations on the causes of violence in Nigeria.
The United States had for the first time added Nigeria to a blacklist on religious freedom, paving the way for potential sanctions if it does not improve its record.
Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo designated Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern for religious freedom, alongside nations that include China, Iran, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia.
