The United States House Appropriations Committee has reiterated its commitment to addressing religious persecution globally, with a specific focus on Nigeria, stating that America “will not look away as innocent lives are stolen.”

The committee made the declaration in a statement on its official X account on Wednesday, highlighting that religious freedom remains a central priority in its National Security and Related Programs (NSRP) bill.

The reaffirmation follows an on-the-ground mission to Nigeria by a delegation of US appropriators acting under President Donald Trump’s directive. The visit aimed to inform a report on Christian persecution in Nigeria and guide policy recommendations.

Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, confirmed that he hosted the delegation as part of ongoing security consultations between the two nations. The discussions, building on earlier meetings in Washington, focused on counter-terrorism cooperation, regional stability, and strengthening the strategic security partnership between Nigeria and the United States.

Representative Riley Moore, a member of the delegation, described the visit as “very productive,” noting that he also met with Tiv and Catholic leaders in Benue State, one of the regions most affected by recurrent violence.

The trip comes amid heightened diplomatic tensions following the Trump administration’s redesignation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern over alleged religious freedom violations. The move sparked debate over potential consequences, including possible US military intervention. The Nigerian government has repeatedly rejected claims of systemic persecution, maintaining that insecurity affects citizens of all faiths.

On November 20, Ribadu met with US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon to discuss coordinated strategies to address Nigeria’s security crisis. The same day, the US House Subcommittee on Africa held a public hearing to examine the implications of Nigeria’s redesignation.

Last Tuesday, House Republicans raised fresh concerns about religious violence in Nigeria during a joint briefing ordered by President Trump, who on October 31 directed Moore and the House Appropriations Committee to investigate the reported slaughter of Christians and submit findings to the White House.

The Appropriations Committee emphasized that religious freedom and atrocity response remain central to its legislative agenda, signaling continued US engagement on Nigeria’s security and human rights challenges.

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