President Donald Trump has been presented with a detailed congressional report examining the challenges facing Christian communities in Nigeria, amid ongoing concerns about targeted violence of genocide. The submission comes after Trump redesignated Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) and instructed Congressman Riley Moore and Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole to lead a thorough investigation into security threats in the country.
ENigeria Newspaper confirmed that Moore confirmed on X Monday evening that representatives from both the House Committee on Appropriations and the House Committee on Foreign Affairs traveled to the White House to deliver the findings, which he described as the result of months of investigation.
The report draws on expert testimony, congressional hearings and roundtables, two bipartisan fact-finding missions to Nigeria, and consultations with officials in the Trump administration.
During one of these delegations, Moore and his colleagues visited Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps in Benue State, spoke directly with victims of terrorism, and held discussions with top Nigerian officials, including National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu.
According to Moore, these engagements provided the delegation with a clearer understanding of both the threats to Christian communities and the broader factors driving instability across the region.
Moore emphasized the importance of using the report as a tool to strengthen U.S.–Nigeria relations. He suggested that greater cooperation would benefit both nations and urged the Nigerian government to act on the findings.
The report outlines a series of recommended steps, including forming a bilateral security agreement to protect Christian communities and dismantle jihadist networks, withholding certain U.S. funds until measurable action is taken to curb Christians genocide, and imposing sanctions or visa restrictions on individuals involved in religious persecution.
It also proposes offering technical assistance to counter violence linked to armed Fulani militias, repealing Sharia and blasphemy laws, and coordinating international efforts with countries such as France, Hungary, and the United Kingdom.
Moore expressed gratitude to President Trump for the CPC redesignation and for the administration’s commitment to addressing extremist violence. He also acknowledged the contributions of Vice Chair Mario Diaz-Balart, Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast, and Congressman Chris Smith in producing and delivering the report.
“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,” Moore said.
