Nigeria-US Relations: Concerns Over Christian Genocide Discussed in Congressional Hearings

Nigeria is making progress in engaging with the United States under the Trump administration to address concerns related to religious persecution, specifically the Christian genocide in Nigeria. Various congressional hearings have highlighted the issue, with experts like Dr.

Ebenez Obadar and Ms. Og Onubogu providing insights.

Congressman Chris Smith advocated for sanctions under the Global Magnitsky Act against Nigerian individuals and entities involved in the persecution. The Nigerian government was criticized for not doing enough to address the situation, with calls for increased pressure on President Tinubu over Sharia law in northern states.