US lawmakers have presented a report to President Donald Trump detailing findings on alleged genocide and religious persecution in Nigeria.
The report was presented following the redesignation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern by President Donald Trump.
Congressman Riley Moore confirmed the submission via his official X account, stating that the document outlines “concrete actions to end the persecution of Christians in Nigeria and counter growing extremist violence.”
Moore had led a bipartisan delegation to Nigeria, visiting Internally Displaced Persons camps in Benue and holding meetings with security officials, including National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu.
According to Moore, the investigation included hearings with expert witnesses, consultations with religious leaders, and on-the-ground assessments.
“This report is the result of months of investigation, including a bipartisan congressional fact-finding trip to Nigeria,” he stated.
The document recommends a bilateral US–Nigeria security agreement aimed at protecting vulnerable Christian communities and dismantling jihadist networks.
It also proposes withholding certain US funds pending demonstrable action by the Nigerian government to curb violence, alongside possible sanctions and visa restrictions against individuals implicated in religious persecution.
Other recommendations include technical support to tackle armed Fulani militias and engagement with international partners such as France, Hungary and the United Kingdom.
Moore described the White House meeting as productive and thanked Trump for redesignating Nigeria as a CPC.
“Together, we must address these pressing security challenges and bring an end to violence against Christians,” he added.
