U.S. Official Jonathan Burk to Visit Nigeria in 2025

Jonathan Burk, the Assistant Secretary for Terrorist Financing at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, is scheduled to visit Nigeria on February 23-24, 2025.

The visit aims to enhance cooperation between the U.S. and Nigerian governments in combating terrorist financing, a key aspect of the Trump administration's initiative to mitigate violence against vulnerable Christian groups in Nigeria. The U.S.

Department of State's website indicates that Burk will engage with government authorities and private sector stakeholders to address risks in the financial sector and discuss measures to strengthen safeguards. This visit follows a commitment made on November 1, 2025, by the Trump administration to take action against the alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria.

The discussions will involve high-level Nigerian delegations and U.S. officials to fortify security partnerships and explore new avenues for cooperation to protect Nigerian citizens. The Nigerian government has refuted allegations of genocide, emphasizing that violent attacks affect families and communities across religious and ethnic lines.