The United States House Committee on Appropriations and the United States House Committee on Foreign Affairs have formally submitted a comprehensive report to the White House outlining findings and recommendations on the alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria.
The report, presented on Monday, proposes measures aimed at addressing religious violence, enforcing accountability and strengthening security cooperation between Washington and Abuja.
Congressman Riley Moore confirmed the submission in a post on X, stating that the document contains “concrete actions to end the persecution of Christians in Nigeria and counter growing extremist violence in the region.”
The investigation followed President Donald Trump’s decision to redesignate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC). Trump also directed Moore and House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole to lead a detailed congressional probe into the situation.
According to Moore, the report is the outcome of months of hearings, expert testimonies, consultations with religious leaders and bipartisan fact-finding missions to Nigeria.
During one visit, the delegation toured Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps in Benue State, met victims of terrorism and held discussions with senior Nigerian officials, including National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu.
Moore said the team gained a clearer understanding of the security threats confronting Christian communities and broader instability in parts of the country.
The report recommends the establishment of a bilateral US–Nigeria security agreement to protect vulnerable Christian communities and dismantle jihadist networks. It also proposes withholding certain US funds pending demonstrable efforts by the Nigerian government to curb violence.
Other recommendations include:
Imposing sanctions and visa restrictions on individuals and groups accused of religious persecution
Providing technical support to address violence linked to armed Fulani militias
Calling for the repeal of Sharia and blasphemy laws
Expanding coordination with international partners such as France, Hungary and the United Kingdom
Moore urged Nigerian authorities to view the proposals as an opportunity to deepen cooperation with the United States, describing stronger bilateral ties as mutually beneficial.
He also expressed appreciation to House leaders, including Vice Chair Mario Diaz-Balart, Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast and Congressman Chris Smith, for their contributions to the report.
The submission marks a significant development in US–Nigeria relations, with potential diplomatic and security implications depending on the White House’s response.
