The United States House Appropriations Committee will host a joint congressional briefing today to examine the alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria.
The session, led by Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart, aims to draw attention to the escalating violence and targeted persecution of Christians in the country.
Representatives from the US Commission on International Religious Freedom and other experts will provide input.
The briefing is part of a broader effort to strengthen US-Nigeria security cooperation, following a recent surge in terrorist attacks.
President Bola Tinubu has approved the constitution of the Nigerian side of the US-Nigeria Joint Working Group to deepen collaboration on security challenges.
The meeting comes after President Donald Trump raised concerns over Christian genocide in Nigeria, threatening US military intervention.
The Nigerian government has refuted these claims, emphasizing its commitment to religious freedom and tolerance.
