US Government Brings Plight of Persecuted Christians in Nigeria to the United Nations

The speakers called for greater recognition of the targeted and widespread persecution facing Christians in Nigeria, renewed diplomatic engagement and greater actions from Nigeria to support persecuted Christians, and stronger international measures to protect vulnerable communities and uphold the fundamental right to freedom of religion or belief. “ “This event demonstrates clearly that the United States under President Trump’s leadership will not turn a blind eye towards the persecution of Christians in Nigeria and worldwide, but instead will press ever harder to ensure that the entire world knows about, and takes action on, the grave persecution of Christians." - Sean Nelson, Senior Counsel for Global Religious Freedom at ADF International Continued Action from U.S. Religious freedom experts have long advocated for the U.S. government to address the worsening situation in Nigeria. On 31 October 2025, the Trump Administration redesignated Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern …