US Congressman Riley Moore has backed President Donald Trump’s decision a year ago to classify Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern, citing continuing attacks and discrimination against Christians.
Moore said Christians in Nigeria and elsewhere remain exposed to what he described as extreme violence. His remarks came on the anniversary of the designation and renewed attention to religious persecution.
Quick facts
- Riley Moore said Nigeria’s Country of Particular Concern designation was justified.
- The designation was made by President Donald Trump one year earlier.
- Moore warned that Christians in Nigeria and other parts of the world still face severe violence.
- He urged both international actors and Nigerian authorities to strengthen protection for Christians.
Writing on his verified X account, the congressman called for a fresh commitment to defending Christian communities wherever they are targeted.
“A year ago, President Trump made the correct decision to designate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern,” Moore said. He added that Christians in Nigeria and globally continue to endure “unspeakable violence.”
Moore said the anniversary should prompt renewed efforts to protect Christians in Nigeria and in every country where religious persecution persists. He called on the Nigerian government and the wider international community to act decisively to halt the persecution and improve security for Christian populations.
