U.S. Lawmakers Seek to Limit Aid to Nigeria Over Alleged Christian Persecution

April 30, 2026 — Washington, D.C.

U.S. lawmakers have moved to impose strict conditions on security assistance to Nigeria, citing ongoing violence against Christian communities in the country.

The U.S. House Appropriations Committee has advanced a funding bill that would require Nigeria to show substantial progress in addressing violence and persecution, particularly in the Middle Belt, where attacks have been linked to ethnic militias, criminal gangs, and jihadist groups.

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Congressman Riley Moore criticized Nigeria’s administration under Bola Ahmed Tinubu for failing to address what he called an escalating crisis.

“This bill takes serious steps to address this crisis,” Moore stated, emphasizing that the U.S. would not “turn a blind eye to the brutal persecution of our Nigerian brothers and sisters in Christ.”

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The proposed legislation stipulates that Nigeria must demonstrate measurable progress in combating violence, prosecuting perpetrators, and supporting displaced communities before receiving U.S. aid.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will oversee compliance, with additional congressional scrutiny on the allocation and use of funds.

While the bill still requires full congressional approval, if passed, it could significantly alter U.S.–Nigeria security relations and place added pressure on the Nigerian government to address concerns over insecurity and religious freedom.

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