US President Donald Trump speaks during a bilateral meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on August 25, 2025. Trump on Monday suggested that a "purge or revolution" was underway in South Korea, hours before new President Lee Jae Myung was due at the White House. He did not specify to what he was referring but said he would bring it up with Lee. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP)
Some Nigerian youths have voiced support for former U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent remarks on Nigeria’s security challenges, calling on President Bola Tinubu to adopt stronger measures to combat terrorism and insecurity nationwide.
Trump had reportedly hinted at a possible U.S. intervention, citing concerns over rising insecurity and alleged persecution of Christians in parts of northern Nigeria. The remarks have since stirred debate among Nigerians, especially on social media, where many young people demanded immediate domestic reforms rather than foreign involvement.
Some youth groups said the president must strengthen national security institutions, ensure justice for victims of violence, and improve intelligence operations instead of waiting for foreign powers to intervene.
Others, however, argued that international attention could pressure the Nigerian government to act more swiftly in restoring peace and protecting citizens.
The Presidency, in an earlier reaction, maintained that Nigeria remains open to international cooperation but will not compromise its sovereignty in addressing internal security challenges.
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