A panel of the United States Congress has submitted a report to the White House detailing findings and recommendations on the alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria. The report, prepared by the United States House Committees on Appropriations and Foreign Affairs, was formally presented on Monday as part of efforts to address security and religious freedom concerns in the country.

The investigation followed the decision of Donald Trump to redesignate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) and to mandate Congressman Riley Moore and Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole to lead a comprehensive inquiry into alleged attacks on Christian communities and broader security challenges.

Moore confirmed the submission of the report via his official X handle on Monday evening. He had earlier led a bipartisan congressional delegation to Nigeria, where the team visited Internally Displaced Persons camps in Benue State, interacted with victims of terrorism, and held meetings with senior government officials, including the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu.

According to Moore, the report draws from months of investigation, including hearings and roundtable discussions with expert witnesses, interviews with affected communities, and two on-the-ground assessments conducted through bipartisan delegations in close coordination with the Trump administration. He said the process provided US lawmakers with a clearer understanding of the threats facing Nigeria and the alleged persecution of Christians.

The congressman urged the Nigerian government to seize the opportunity to strengthen diplomatic and security cooperation with the United States, stressing that deeper engagement would be mutually beneficial. He noted that the report outlines steps aimed at enforcing accountability, countering radical Islamic terrorism, and working with Nigerian authorities to improve security for all citizens.

Recommendations contained in the report include the establishment of a bilateral US–Nigeria security framework to protect vulnerable communities and dismantle extremist networks; the possible withholding of certain US funds pending measurable action against religious violence; sanctions and visa restrictions for individuals or groups implicated in persecution; technical support to curb attacks by armed militias; calls for the repeal of Sharia and blasphemy laws; and collaboration with international partners such as France, Hungary and the United Kingdom.

Moore also expressed appreciation to President Trump and congressional leaders for their roles in the investigation, noting that the findings reflect firsthand observations from Nigeria and underscore the scale of violence and instability confronting both Christian communities and the Nigerian state.