SJB MP thanks Trump for protecting Christians in Nigeria

January 7, 2026 at 4:03 PM

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Kavinda Jayawardana has expressed his gratitude to US President Donald Trump for his commitment to safeguarding persecuted Christian communities in Nigeria.

In a letter addressed to President Trump, SJB MP Kavinda Jayawardana said the US President’s decisive intervention to address the violence, murders, and assassinations targeting Catholics and other Christians in Nigeria demonstrates exceptional moral leadership on the global stage.  

“By standing firmly against the terrorist elements perpetrating these heinous crimes, you have given voice to the voiceless and hope to those living in fear. As a representative of the Catholic community in Sri Lanka, I am deeply moved by your administration’s efforts to bring international attention to these atrocities and to work toward meaningful solutions. Your actions reflect a recognition that the protection of religious minorities and the preservation of human dignity transcend borders and political considerations,” he said. 

MP Kavinda Jayawardana further said, “The world you envision, one where people of all races, ethnicities, and religions can coexist in harmony and peace, resonates deeply with the values we hold dear in Sri Lanka, a nation that has itself experienced the devastating consequences of religious and ethnic conflict.” (Newswire)