The United States House Committees on Appropriations and Foreign Affairs have formally submitted a comprehensive report to the White House detailing their findings and recommendations on the alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria, following President Donald Trump’s redesignation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) for severe violations of religious freedom.
The report was presented on Monday, February 23, 2026, by Congressman Riley Moore (R-WV) and Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee Tom Cole (R-OK), who led the investigation at the President’s direction.
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Moore confirmed the submission in a post on X (@RepRileyMoore), stating: “Today, we joined members of the House Committees on Appropriations and Foreign Affairs at the White House to formally present the comprehensive report outlining concrete actions to end the persecution of Christians in Nigeria and counter growing extremist violence in the region.”
Key Elements of the Investigation The report draws from: Months of hearings and roundtable sessions with expert witnesses, Two bipartisan congressional fact-finding delegations to Nigeria, Visits to Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps in Benue State, Meetings with victims of terrorism, Discussions with senior Nigerian officials, including National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu and Consultations with religious leaders and civil society groups.
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Major Recommendations The report proposes: Bilateral U.S.–Nigeria Security Agreement Which will Focused on protecting vulnerable Christian communities and dismantling jihadist networks.
Withholding of Certain U.S. Funds Until Nigeria demonstrates concrete action to halt violence against Christians.
Targeted Sanctions & Visa Restrictions Against individuals and groups responsible for or complicit in religious persecution.
Technical Support To eliminate violence from armed Fulani militias.
Repeal of Sharia and Blasphemy Laws And broader reforms to protect religious freedom.
International Collaboration With partners including France, Hungary, and the United Kingdom.
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Moore emphasized: “Our brothers and sisters in Christ have suffered in silence for too long. The world is now watching, and I urge the Nigerian government to take the opportunity to deepen and strengthen its relationship with the United States. Doing so is in the interest of both our great nations.”
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Background & Context President Trump redesignated Nigeria as a CPC in late 2025, citing ongoing violence against Christians by groups such as Boko Haram, ISWAP, and armed Fulani militias. The designation triggered the congressional investigation and the subsequent report.
The Nigerian government has consistently denied systemic persecution of Christians, attributing violence to criminality, banditry, and herder-farmer clashes rather than religious targeting. Officials have pointed to multi-faith representation in government and security forces as evidence of inclusivity.
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U.S. Religious Freedom Groups Welcomed the report as “long overdue” and urged swift implementation of recommendations.
Nigerian Government Yet to issue an official response, though sources indicate concern over the potential impact on U.S. aid and bilateral relations.
Christian Associations in Nigeria CAN and other groups praised the U.S. attention while urging local authorities to act decisively on insecurity.
The White House has not yet announced next steps following receipt of the report, but sources suggest possible follow-up actions including diplomatic pressure, aid adjustments, or additional designations.
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This is a developing story with significant implications for U.S.–Nigeria relations.
By Ogungbayi Beedee Adeyemi
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