The House Appropriations Committee will host a high-level joint congressional briefing on Tuesday to examine the growing attacks on Christian communities across Nigeria.
Vice Chair Mario Díaz-Balart, who also leads the National Security Subcommittee, will chair the session. Lawmakers from the Foreign Affairs and Financial Services Committees, along with experts from the US Commission on International Religious Freedom, will take part.
Why This Briefing Matters
- Gather firsthand accounts of targeted violence against Christians
- Support President Trump’s directive for a full report on the crisis
- Explore concrete actions Congress can take to protect religious minorities globally
Committee sources say the meeting will give members crucial insight into the threats facing faith groups in Nigeria.
Stronger US-Nigeria Security Partnership
The hearing comes as both countries deepen cooperation on security. President Bola Tinubu recently approved Nigeria’s participation in the new US-Nigeria Joint Working Group, set up after top-level talks led by National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu.
The group focuses on:
- Stepping up counter-terrorism operations
- Better intelligence exchange
- Stronger border controls
- Coordinated civilian protection and humanitarian response
The partnership reflects shared concern over rising terrorism, banditry and faith-based attacks in Nigeria.
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