The United States House Committees on Appropriations and Foreign Affairs have officially presented a report to the White House detailing their findings and policy recommendations regarding the alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria.
The move follows President Donald Trump’s decision to redesignate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern. He subsequently tasked Congressman Riley Moore and House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole with leading a broad investigation into reported attacks on Christian communities and wider security challenges across Nigeria.
Moore disclosed the submission in a statement shared on his X account on Monday evening.
As part of the probe, Moore led a bipartisan congressional delegation to Nigeria on a fact-finding mission. The team visited Internally Displaced Persons camps in Benue State, met with victims of terrorism, and held discussions with Nigerian officials led by National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu.
According to Moore, the report was compiled after months of inquiry, which included expert testimonies, hearings and roundtable discussions, two separate on-site assessments in Nigeria by bipartisan delegations, consultations with religious leaders, meetings with displaced persons, and engagement with the Trump administration.
“Today, Congressman Riley M. Moore 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,” Moore said.
“This report is the result of months of investigation, including a bipartisan congressional fact-finding trip to Nigeria, hearings with expert witnesses, consultations with religious leaders, meetings with Internally Displaced Persons, and engagement with senior Nigerian government officials,” he added.
Moore stated that the US delegation now has what he described as a clearer picture of Nigeria’s security situation and the alleged persecution of Christians. He encouraged the Nigerian government to use the moment to strengthen diplomatic and security ties with the United States.
The report proposes several measures, including the creation of a bilateral US–Nigeria security pact focused on safeguarding vulnerable Christian communities and dismantling extremist networks. It also recommends withholding specific US funding until Nigeria demonstrates measurable steps to curb violence against Christians.
Additional suggestions include imposing sanctions and visa restrictions on individuals and groups found responsible for or complicit in religious persecution, as well as offering technical assistance to help Nigeria address violence linked to armed Fulani militias.
The document further advocates for the repeal of Sharia and blasphemy laws and calls for collaboration with international partners such as France, Hungary, and the United Kingdom.
“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. Together, we must address these pressing security challenges and bring an end to violence against Christians,” Moore added.