Washington, D.C. – Congressman Riley M. Moore introduced a resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives condemning the ongoing persecution of Christians in Nigeria and supporting President Donald J. Trump’s announcement to officially designate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern. This bold decision is a clear message to the world that the United States will never turn a blind eye to our brothers and sisters in Christ who are being martyred for their faith.
This resolution draws attention to the horrific persecution Christians face across Nigeria. 50,000-100,000 Christians have been murdered since 2009. At least 7,000 Christians have been killed this year alone – an average of 35 deaths each day. 19,000 churches have been destroyed. Data from Open Doors indicate that more Christians are killed every year in Nigeria than the rest of the world combined.
This resolution supports President Trump as he seeks to utilize every tool at the United States’ disposal – diplomatic, economic, humanitarian, and security – to defend Christians in the region. The measure also reaffirms America’s commitment to defending the right of Christians to worship freely without fear of violence, persecution, or death.
Earlier this month, Congressman Moore sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging the Trump Administration to take “immediate action to address the systematic persecution and slaughter of Christians in Nigeria,” highlighting the nation’s growing reputation as “the deadliest place in the world to be a Christian.”
President Trump previously designated Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern in 2020, but President Biden removed the designation in 2021.
Congressman Riley M. Moore issued the following statement:
“This resolution condemns the horrific persecution of Christians in Nigeria. For far too long, the world has turned a blind eye to the suffering of innocent Christians—entire villages destroyed, churches burned, pastors tortured, families torn apart. This grave suffering must end now.
I’m calling on all my colleagues – both Republican and Democrat alike – to unite in defense of faith and freedom. The United States must make it clear that we will not tolerate the slaughter of Christians or the persecution of anyone for their belief in Jesus Christ.
I want to thank President Trump for his bold and unwavering leadership in defense of Christians in Nigeria. His official designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern will save the lives of thousands of Christians.
I am grateful for President Trump’s trust in me to lead this effort in the House alongside Chairman Tom Cole.”
Joining Congressman Riley M. Moore on this resolution are the following members of Congress: Representatives Wesley Hunt (TX-38), Mary Miller (IL-15), Andrew Clyde (GA-09, Ralph Norman (SC-05), Andy Biggs (AZ-05), Jeff Van Drew (NJ-02), Mark Messmer (IN-08), Mark Alford (MO-04), Marlin Stutzman (IN-03), Barry Moore (AL-01), Brandon Gill (TX-26), Buddy Carter (GA-01), Robert Aderholt (AL-04), Gary Palmer (AL-06), Greg Steube (FL-17), Addison McDowell (NC-06), John James (MI-10), and Gus Bilirakis (FL-12