The House of Representatives has rejected narratives that portray Nigeria’s security challenges as religiously motivated or state-sponsored.
This position comes in response to a bill introduced in the United States Congress on March 11, 2025.
The resolution seeks to designate Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” for allegedly engaging in, and tolerating, systematic, ongoing, and egregious violations of religious freedom.
In reaction, the House mandated relevant government agencies, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to compile and transmit empirical evidence that counters the claims made in the U.S. bill.
The resolution followed a motion of urgent public importance moved by the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, and was unanimously supported by members of the House.