The United States Congress has presented a detailed report to the White House concerning the alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria.
The document was submitted on Monday by members of the House Committees on Appropriations and Foreign Affairs.
The report addresses rising insecurity, extremist violence and attacks on Christian communities in various parts of Nigeria.
It followed months of investigation initiated after Nigeria was redesignated as a Country of Particular Concern by US President Donald Trump.
Trump had directed Congressman Riley Moore and Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole to spearhead a probe into the situation.
Moore confirmed the submission of the report in a post shared on his X account on Monday evening.
He explained that the findings were based on field visits, public hearings and direct engagement with Nigerian authorities as well as victims of violence.
Earlier, the US delegation visited Nigeria, where members toured Internally Displaced Persons camps in Benue State, met survivors of terrorist attacks and held discussions with senior government officials, including the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu.
According to Moore, the investigation provided the US government with deeper insight into the scale of insecurity and the challenges confronting Christian communities.
He urged the Nigerian government to seize the opportunity to strengthen its partnership with the United States.
“Doing so is in the interest of both our great nations. Together, we must address these pressing security challenges and bring an end to violence against Christians,” Moore said.
The report outlines measures aimed at ensuring accountability for perpetrators and countering extremist violence.
It also recommends enhanced cooperation between Washington and Abuja to bolster security for all Nigerians, regardless of religious affiliation.
He said, “Today, Congressman Riley M. Moore joined members of the House Committees on Appropriations and Foreign Affairs at the White House to formally present the comprehensive report outlining concrete actions to end the persecution of Christians in Nigeria and counter growing extremist violence in the region.
“This report is the result of months of investigation, including a bipartisan congressional fact-finding trip to Nigeria, hearings with expert witnesses, consultations with religious leaders, meetings with Internally Displaced Persons, and engagement with senior Nigerian government officials.”
Among the recommendations is the establishment of a bilateral US–Nigeria security agreement focused on safeguarding vulnerable Christian communities and dismantling jihadist networks.
The report also proposes withholding certain US funds pending measurable actions by the Nigerian government to halt attacks.
Additional suggestions include visa bans and sanctions targeting individuals and groups associated with religious persecution.
It further calls for technical assistance to help Nigeria address violence linked to armed Fulani militias and advocates the repeal of Sharia and blasphemy laws.
The document encourages international collaboration with countries such as France, Hungary and the United Kingdom.
Moore added, “Following today’s productive meeting at the White House, I want to thank President Trump for redesignating Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern and for his administration’s commitment to protecting our brothers and sisters in Christ from persecution and addressing the broader security challenges plaguing Nigeria.
“Since President Trump redesignated Nigeria as a CPC and tasked me to lead a congressional investigation, I have worked diligently with my colleagues to produce the report we presented today. I also want to thank House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole, Vice Chair Mario Diaz-Balart, Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast and Congressman Chris Smith for their leadership on this comprehensive investigation and for delivering this report to the White House.
“I travelled on a bipartisan delegation to Nigeria and saw with my own eyes the horrific atrocities Christians face and the instability the Nigerian government must combat.”
The submission of the report is expected to influence future US policy decisions regarding Nigeria, particularly in the areas of security cooperation and foreign assistance.
It also increases pressure on the Nigerian government to confront religious violence and rebuild confidence among affected communities.
