US Lawmakers have submitted Nigeria Religious Persecution Report to Trump after CPC Redesignation.
NewsOnline Nigeria reports that a group of United States lawmakers has presented a detailed report to President Donald Trump outlining findings on alleged genocide and religious persecution in Nigeria.
The submission followed Nigeria’s redesignation as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) by the US administration.
Congressman Riley Moore confirmed the development via his official X account, stating that the document sets out “concrete actions to end the persecution of Christians in Nigeria and counter growing extremist violence.”
Bipartisan Fact-Finding Mission
Moore disclosed that he led a bipartisan congressional delegation to Nigeria as part of the investigation. The delegation visited Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps in Benue State and held meetings with key security officials, including Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu.
According to Moore, the report was compiled after months of investigation, including hearings with expert witnesses, consultations with religious leaders, and on-the-ground assessments.
“This report is the result of months of investigation, including a bipartisan congressional fact-finding trip to Nigeria,” he said.
Key Recommendations
The document recommends a bilateral US–Nigeria security agreement focused on protecting vulnerable Christian communities and dismantling extremist networks.
It also proposes:
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Withholding certain US funds pending demonstrable action by the Nigerian government to curb violence
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Possible sanctions and visa restrictions against individuals implicated in religious persecution
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Technical support to address activities of armed militias
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Engagement with international partners such as France, Hungary, and the United Kingdom
Moore described his meeting at the White House as productive and thanked President Trump for redesignating Nigeria as a CPC.
“Together, we must address these pressing security challenges and bring an end to violence against Christians,” he added.
The development is expected to influence diplomatic discussions between Washington and Abuja in the coming months.
