Baptist Ministers and Islamic Council Clash Over Alleged Persecution of Christians in Nigeria

The 65th annual ministerial conference held in Kaduna saw Baptist ministers from the seminary insisting on the persecution of Christians in Nigeria, appealing for international intervention. The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs cautioned against false claims of deliberate targeting of Christians, emphasizing efforts by the government to counter such reports.

The U.S. State Department's 2023 report on international religious freedom was referenced in the context of terrorist activities in Nigeria.