Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has stated that the people claiming genocide against Christians in Nigeria are out to destroy the country’s unity.

The minister stated this on Monday in Abuja while speaking at the National Unveiling of the World Public Relations Forum (WPRF Abuja 2026), with the Theme, “Responsible Communication: The Voice of the World.”

He said Nigeria must come to terms with existential reputational threats to its national brand, “in which external purveyors of untruth are mischaracterizing our nation as a destination for a so-called persecution of people based on their religious faiths.”

The minister, while refuting claims of Christian genocide in the country, urged public relations experts to use all instruments within their purview to cast the country in good light.

“This is a propaganda externally woven by those who want to weaken our unity. For the umpteenth time, I am emphatic that there’s no iota of truth in the claim of a ‘Christian Genocide’ in Nigeria. I therefore urge us to use the instruments of public relations, crafted in truths and facts, to vehemently reject these despicable single narratives about Nigeria.”

He noted that the forthcoming World Public Relations Forum in Abuja is more than a global conference but an opportunity to present Nigeria as a model of transformation through communication.

“Under President Tinubu’s leadership, the world is seeing a Nigeria that is reforming, rebranding, and re-emerging—driven by innovation, private sector growth, and renewed international confidence. Hosting this global event will reaffirm that Nigeria is not only the communication hub of Africa but also a responsible global partner in shaping narratives for peace, prosperity, and shared progress.”

The President of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Dr. Ike Neliaku, said the event would see Nigeria hold over 100 global public relations experts to see Nigeria for themselves and not through the mis and disinformation on the social media.

He added that Nigeria beat South Africa to get the hosting right and will serve as an opportunity for those who can influence public policies for Nigeria to see firsthand what the federal government is doing to promote democracy and good governance.

“What we are doing today is to tell the whole nation that we have the right to celebrate Nigeria at the highest level. It now flags off the official campaign, promotion and marketing of the event. This event is about the federal republic of Nigeria and a unique moment to host the entire world.”

On his part, Etsu Nupe expressed the support of the National Traditional Council of Nigeria for the event, promising that they will participate in all the activities of the programme. (Daily Trust)