By Our Reporter
The United States House of Representatives has set four conditions the Nigerian government must fulfill to address the rising persecution of Christians in the country. A new resolution submitted by Rep. Alex Mooney of West Virginia calls on Nigeria to: end impunity for those responsible for religious violence, protect Christian communities and clergy, facilitate the safe return of displaced Christians to their homes, and repeal blasphemy laws that have led to arrests and mob killings.
The resolution condemns what it describes as systematic attacks against Christians by Boko Haram, ISWAP, and armed Fulani militants. It notes that between 50,000 and 100,000 Christians have been killed since 2009, with more than 7,000 deaths recorded in 2025 alone, and over 19,000 churches destroyed. In Benue and Plateau States, more than 9,500 people—mostly Christians—were killed between 2023 and 2025, displacing more than half a million.
The document accuses Nigerian authorities of downplaying religious persecution and failing to act on early warnings of attacks, while also enforcing blasphemy laws that carry the death penalty in some states. It also expresses support for former U.S. President Donald Trump’s move to redesignate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern under the International Religious Freedom Act.
The resolution reaffirms the United States’ commitment to defend religious freedom and to stand in solidarity with persecuted Christians in Nigeria.