A United States Congressman, Riley Moore, has said that President Donald Trump made the right decision to designate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern, CPC, a year ago.
This is as he raised the alarm over the continued persecution of Christians in Nigeria and around the world.
In a post on his verified X handle, Moore said Christians in Nigeria, and around the world, continue to face unspeakable violence.
The lawmaker made the statement on an anniversary marking Christian persecution, calling for renewed global efforts to defend Christians.
One year ago, President Trump made the right decision to designate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern.
“Christians in Nigeria, and around the world, continue to face unspeakable violence.
“On this anniversary, we must rededicate our efforts to defend Christians in Nigeria and anywhere they face persecution,” Riley Moore said.
He called on the international community and the Nigerian government to take decisive action to protect Christians and end persecution.