US Lawmaker to Introduce Resolution on Christian Persecution in Nigeria!

Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa

A U.S. congressman, Riley Moore (R‑WV), announced on Thursday his intention to introduce a resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives condemning what he described as the “ongoing persecution of Christians in Nigeria.” [1]

What the Resolution Would Do

• The resolution (H.Res. 594) was introduced on July 17, 2025, and is titled “Condemning the persecution of Christians in Muslim‑majority countries.” [2]
• It calls on the U.S. government to use diplomatic, economic, and security tools to pressure Nigeria to protect Christians, provide humanitarian aid, and reconsider arms sales and other assistance until progress is made. [3]
• Moore’s office stated more than 7,000 Christians were killed in Nigeria in 2025 alone — figures used in the letter urging the U.S. Secretary of State to designate Nigeria a “Country of Particular Concern.” [3]

Why This Matters

[06/This resolution adds an official U.S. Congressional measure to the escalating international scrutiny surrounding religious‑based violence in Nigeria. With Nigeria recently designated a “Country of Particular Concern” under U.S. law, the resolution underscores how religious freedom is increasingly influencing U.S. foreign policy in Africa. [4]

Watch Points

• Whether the resolution will pass or be referred to committees and how Nigeria reacts diplomatically.
• Any resultant changes in U.S. assistance, arms trade policy, or diplomatic engagement with Nigeria.
• How this aligns with Nigeria’s official position that violence affects both Christians and Muslims and is driven by broader security issues. [5]

Citations:

1. New York Post: nypost.com/2025/11/06/us-news/riley-moore-pushes-house-to-condemn-slaughtering-of-nigerian-christians/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
2. Congress.gov: www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/594?utm_source=chatgpt.com
3. Representative Riley Moore: rileymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-moore-urges-secretary-state-designate-nigeria-country-particular?utm_source=chatgpt.com
4. AP News: apnews.com/article/83c1df230dbcdc30178baab083fffd94?utm_source=chatgpt.com
5. Reuters: www.reuters.com/world/africa/nigeria-rejects-us-religious-freedom-designation-says-it-is-based-faulty-data-2025-11-05/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Marian Opeyemi Fasesan

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