The Global Association of Christians and Muslims Youth for Peace and Development (GACY-PAD) has rejected a recent statement credited to United States President Donald Trump, alleging that Christians in Nigeria are facing genocide.
The National President of GACY-PAD, Peter Bassy, on Sunday in Abuja appealed to President Trump and the international community not to interpret Nigeria’s security challenges through a religious lens.
He maintained that the insecurity crisis in Nigeria affects citizens across all faiths and regions, Christians, Muslims, and others alike, saying it must be understood as a national rather than a sectarian concern.
“The current security situation in Nigeria is tragic but not religious. It is a product of complex social, economic, and criminal factors that require collective solutions, not divisive narratives,” Bassy stated.
He commended President Bola Tinubu, for his ongoing and sincere efforts to combat insecurity and stabilise the country through improved intelligence coordination, military reforms, and community engagement.
GACY-PAD called for greater collaboration among faith-based organizations, community leaders, and government institutions to promote peacebuilding, interfaith dialogue, and sustainable development.
The association also reaffirmed its commitment to fostering unity, tolerance, and mutual respect among Nigerian youths irrespective of religious or ethnic background.