US Congress submits report to White House on christian genocide in Nigeria

The United States House Committees on Appropriations and Foreign Affairs have officially handed over a detailed report to the White House regarding the alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria.

Released on Monday, the report outlines a series of recommendations aimed at tackling religious violence, enhancing accountability, and deepening security collaboration between the U.S. and Nigeria.

Congressman Riley Moore confirmed the submission on his X account, noting that the report lays out “concrete actions to end the persecution of Christians in Nigeria and counter growing extremist violence in the region.”

The investigation was launched following former President Donald Trump’s decision to redesignate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC). Trump also tasked Moore, alongside House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole, to lead an extensive congressional inquiry into the matter.

Moore explained that the report reflects several months of thorough work, including hearings with subject-matter experts, consultations with religious leaders, a roundtable discussion, and two bipartisan fact-finding missions to Nigeria.

During one visit, the team toured Internally Displaced Persons camps in Benue State, met victims of terrorism, and engaged with senior Nigerian officials, including National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu.

According to Moore, the investigation has provided a clearer picture of Nigeria’s security challenges and the vulnerabilities faced by Christian communities.

Among the key recommendations, the report suggests the creation of a bilateral U.S.–Nigeria security agreement to protect at-risk Christian populations and dismantle jihadist networks. It also calls for the suspension of certain U.S. aid until the Nigerian government demonstrates concrete efforts to curb violence.

Other measures include targeted sanctions and visa restrictions against those allegedly involved in religious persecution, technical support to combat violence from armed Fulani militias, a push to repeal Sharia and blasphemy laws, and collaboration with international allies such as France, Hungary, and the United Kingdom.

Moore encouraged the Nigerian government to leverage this moment to enhance bilateral ties, emphasizing that stronger cooperation would benefit both nations.

He also expressed gratitude to President Trump for the CPC redesignation and acknowledged House leaders, including Chairman Tom Cole, Vice Chair Mario Diaz-Balart, Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast, and Congressman Chris Smith, for their contributions in delivering the report.