The United States House Appropriations Committee will host a joint congressional briefing on Tuesday to examine the alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria.
US Congressman Riley Moore shared a notice on X, confirming that House Appropriations Committee Vice Chair and National Security Subcommittee Chair Mario Díaz-Balart will lead the session.
He will be joined by colleagues from the Appropriations Committee, as well as members of the Foreign Affairs and Financial Services Committees.
The briefing will also feature input from representatives of the US Commission on International Religious Freedom and other subject-matter experts.
According to the announcement, the session aims to draw attention “to spotlight the escalating violence and targeted persecution of Christians in Nigeria.”
It added that “The roundtable will gather critical testimony to inform a comprehensive report – directed by President Trump – on the massacre of Nigerian Christians and the steps Congress can take to support the White House’s efforts to protect vulnerable faith communities worldwide.”
The briefing takes place against the backdrop of ongoing US-Nigeria discussions following a recent surge in terrorist attacks, highlighting efforts to strengthen bilateral security cooperation.
