U.S. Congress Reports on Christian Persecution in Nigeria

On Monday, the U.S. Congress submitted a comprehensive report to President Donald Trump regarding the persecution of Christians in Nigeria, following a detailed investigation into rising insecurity and extremist violence affecting Christian communities.

Congressman Riley Moore, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, confirmed the submission, which outlines concrete actions to address the crisis. The report is based on a bipartisan fact-finding trip to Nigeria, where U.S. delegates engaged with victims of violence, senior government officials, and visited internally displaced persons in Benue State.

Key recommendations include the creation of a bilateral U.S.-Nigeria security agreement to protect vulnerable Christian communities, dismantling jihadist networks, and withholding certain U.S. funds until the Nigerian government takes measurable actions to stop attacks. The report also suggests visa bans and sanctions on individuals linked to religious persecution.

This submission is expected to influence future U.S. policy decisions regarding security cooperation and foreign aid to Nigeria.