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 detailing findings on the alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria and broader security concerns in the country.
The report was presented on Monday following months of investigation ordered by President Donald Trump after Nigeria was redesignated as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC).
Congressman Riley Moore, who led the probe alongside Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole, confirmed the submission in a post on his X handle.
Moore had earlier headed a bipartisan delegation to Nigeria, where the team visited Internally Displaced Persons camps in Benue State, met victims of terrorist attacks, and held discussions with senior government officials, including the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu.
According to Moore, the report draws from expert testimonies, congressional hearings, roundtable engagements, field assessments in Nigeria, and consultations with religious leaders and affected communities.
He said the findings provide a clearer understanding of the threats posed by extremist violence and the challenges confronting Christian communities in parts of Nigeria.
Moore urged the Nigerian government to take advantage of the moment to strengthen bilateral ties with the United States.
The document outlines several recommendations, including negotiating a bilateral US–Nigeria security agreement aimed at protecting vulnerable communities and dismantling jihadist networks.
It also proposes withholding certain US funds until there is verifiable action by Nigerian authorities to curb violence.
Other measures suggested in the report include imposing sanctions and visa restrictions on individuals or groups linked to religious persecution, providing technical assistance to address attacks attributed to armed Fulani militias, advocating the repeal of Sharia and blasphemy laws, and collaborating with international partners such as France, Hungary, and the United Kingdom.
Moore commended President Trump for redesignating Nigeria as a CPC and for directing the congressional investigation.
He also acknowledged the roles played by lawmakers including Mario Diaz-Balart, Brian Mast, and Chris Smith in compiling and delivering the report.
The congressman stated that firsthand observations during the delegation’s visit to Nigeria underscored the gravity of the situation and the urgency of coordinated action to address insecurity and protect affected communities.
