Diplomatic Talks Ahead: Nigerian Presidency Confirms Tinubu-Trump Meeting Plans
Story: written by Danile November 11,2025
The Nigerian presidency has affirmed that plans for a meeting between President Bola Tinubu and former U.S. President Donald Trump are still in progress, signaling continued efforts to strengthen bilateral ties.
Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Media and Policy Communication, shared the update on Monday during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time.
“I said Tinubu and Trump will hopefully meet, either at the White House or the State House. It could happen at any time. In diplomacy, protocol is key. When you’re building something, it must be preserved and protected. We will not be pressured into revealing the stage we are at in this discussion because in diplomacy there must be respect for protocol,” Bwala said.
The announcement comes amid Trump’s designation of Nigeria as a country of particular concern and reports of potential military actions.
Earlier, on November 1, 2025, Bwala highlighted the shared vision of both leaders in combating terrorism. “Both President @officialABAT and President @realDonaldTrump have a common interest in fighting insurgency and all forms of terrorism against humanity,” he stated.
Bwala also noted the Trump administration’s support for Nigeria’s security efforts. “President Trump authorised the sale of arms to Nigeria, and President Tinubu has effectively utilized this support in the fight against terrorism, achieving significant results,” he added.
Addressing potential disagreements regarding terrorist targets in Nigeria, Bwala said, “If differences exist on whether terrorists target only Christians or all faiths, these will be resolved when the two leaders meet, either at the State House or White House.”
President Tinubu recently reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to religious freedom. “Nigeria stands firmly as a democracy governed by constitutional guarantees of religious liberty,” he stated. The President emphasized ongoing engagement with both Christian and Muslim leaders to tackle national security challenges.
“The portrayal of Nigeria as religiously intolerant does not reflect our reality. Our government consistently safeguards freedom of religion and belief for all Nigerians,” Tinubu added.
Previously, Tinubu was scheduled to meet U.S. Vice President JD Vance, but the trip was postponed to prioritise discussions with Trump, who is expected to attend the G20 summit in South Africa.
