US Congress dey ask for strong agreement between America and Nigeria to protect Christians, fight terrorists, and stop Russia and China from dey influence Nigeria too much.

Di recommendation come from joint statement by House Appropriations Committee and House Foreign Affairs Committee, wey Congressman Riley Moore share for X on Tuesday.

For one statement wey dem title “Ending the Persecution of Christians for Nigeria,” Congress praise President Donald Trump say im put Nigeria back as Country of Particular Concern, and dem talk say di move go make those wey dey do violence face justice.

For October 2025, US announce say Nigeria go dey added again to US Department of State list of Countries of Particular Concern.

Dem first put Nigeria for di list for 2020 under President Trump, but dem remove am small time after former President Joe Biden take over.

For one post for X, President Trump talk say Nigeria go dey on religious freedom watchlist, and im claim say Christians dey face persecution and violence.

Before now, for February, US Congress suggest visa bans and asset freeze on individuals and groups wey dem accuse of dey violate religious freedom for Nigeria.

Among those wey dem list na former Kano State Governor, Dr Rabiu Kwankwaso, di Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, and Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore.

As dem dey commend President Trump move, di committees talk say:

“United States Congress dey commend President Trump for im decisive action to put Nigeria back as Country of Particular Concern, so wey those wey dey do violence go face justice, and make Nigerian government force to protect vulnerable communities and end religious persecution.”