US House Weighs Resolution Condemning Christian Persecution in Nigeria

The United States House of Representatives is reviewing a resolution condemning the systematic persecution and killings of Christians in Nigeria. The measure also endorses President Donald Trump’s decision to redesignate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) due to severe violations of religious freedom.

Introduced by Representative Riley M. Moore of West Virginia, the resolution highlights data revealing widespread violence against Christians and calls for a stronger US response, including diplomatic, security, and economic measures targeting the Nigerian government. Moore shared the six-page resolution on his X account.

The resolution describes the situation in Nigeria as one of the most dangerous in the world for Christians since the Boko Haram insurgency began in 2009. According to the document, between 50,000 and 100,000 Christians have been killed for their faith since 2009, with over 7,000 killed in 2025 alone, averaging 35 deaths per day.

It also states that more than 19,000 churches have been attacked or destroyed. In Benue and Plateau States alone, over 9,500 people—mostly Christians—were killed between May 2023 and May 2025 by Fulani militants. The resolution further notes that Christians in Nigeria are being killed at a rate at least five times higher than Muslims.

The attacks, according to the resolution, are deliberate campaigns of religious cleansing rather than random or intercommunal violence. Groups named as responsible include Boko Haram, ISWAP, and Fulani militants, who are accused of massacres, church burnings, kidnappings, and sexual violence.

The resolution supports President Trump’s October 31, 2025 decision to redesignate Nigeria as a CPC, allowing the United States to impose sanctions and take diplomatic actions against the country over religious persecution. It accuses President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of denying the existence of such persecution, despite extensive reports of violence.

The measure urges the US government to use all available diplomatic, economic, and security tools to end impunity for perpetrators of religiously motivated violence, protect Christian communities and clergy, repeal blasphemy laws, and release prisoners detained for their faith. It emphasizes that the United States stands in solidarity with Christians, defending their right to worship without fear of persecution, violence, or death.