On November 20, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Africa will hold a hearing to discuss President Trump’s designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern due to severe violations of religious freedom, particularly against Christians. The CPC designation allows for potential sanctions and signals the ongoing threat to religious freedom in Nigeria.
The hearing, chaired by Representative Chris Smith, will feature testimonies from U.S. officials and Nigerian religious leaders, including Bishop Wilfred Anagbe, who has condemned attacks on Christians by Islamist extremists. President Tinubu has rejected Trump’s characterization, asserting Nigeria’s commitment to religious liberty.
The situation involves a significant number of killings of Christians by radical Islamists, prompting U.S. officials to consider intervention if religious persecution does not cease.