A US Congressman, Riley M. Moore, is pushing for sanctions and visa restrictions against individuals and groups allegedly responsible for the persecution of Christians in Nigeria. Moore made this call after leading a bipartisan congressional fact-finding visit to Nigeria, where he witnessed the atrocities faced by Christian communities.
According to Moore, Christians are five times more likely to be killed than any other religious group in Nigeria, with Fulani militias and terrorist groups frequently attacking Christian communities, targeting pastors and priests, and burning churches.
The proposed actions include:
– Repealing blasphemy and Sharia laws in Nigeria, which Moore argues contribute to religious discrimination
– Providing technical support to the Nigerian government to address violence linked to armed Fulani militias
– Establishing a bilateral US-Nigeria security agreement to protect vulnerable Christian communities and dismantle jihadist networks
– Withholding certain US funds until the Nigerian government takes demonstrable action to stop violence against Christians.
Moore’s efforts have led to the introduction of the Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026, which aims to hold perpetrators accountable and provide support to affected communities.
The bill has garnered bipartisan support and is expected to move through the House quickly.
