Nigeria and Religious Persecution

The security of Christians in Nigeria has gained global attention after an intervention by President Trump, who last month ordered the military to prepare for action to tackle Islamist militant groups, accusing the Nigerian government of failing to protect Christians.

The threat came as claims of a genocide against Nigeria's Christians was circulating recently in some right-wing US circles.

The Nigerian Presidency has rejected these claims describing them as "a gross misrepresentation of reality" saying "terrorists attack all who reject their murderous ideology - Muslims, Christians and those of no faith alike".

Giles Fraser explores the complex nature of the insecurity and the all-pervasive role of religion in this secular state with a panel of experts :

Olaronke Alo, BBC reporter
Charles Ekpo, Lecturer in Peace and Conflict Resolution, Arthur Jarvis University, Nigeria
Dr Kabir Adamu, Security Analyst
John Pontifex. Aid to the Church in Need

Presenter: Giles Fraser
Producer: Catherine Murray
Asst Producer: Charlie Filmer-Court
Production Co-ordinator: Ned Stone
Studio Mix: Kelly Young
Editor: Chloe Walker