US lawmaker opposes lifting Nigeria’s CPC status after Plateau attack
Following a deadly Plateau attack, a US lawmaker opposes lifting Nigeria’s Country of Particular Concern (CPC) status, citing ongoing Christian persecution Read More: https://punchng.com/us-lawmaker-opposes-lifting-nigerias-cpc-status-after-plateau-attack/
Rep. Riley Moore, a Republican from West Virginia, has warned against lifting Nigeria's designation as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) due to ongoing attacks on Christians in the Middle Belt region. This stance comes after a deadly attack in Plateau State that left at least 24 people dead. Moore argued that Christians continue to be targeted with impunity in the Middle Belt, despite progress in other parts of the country.
He emphasized that the Biden Administration's removal of Nigeria's CPC status had led to a surge in violence against Christians, and warned against repeating that mistake. Moore also cited remarks by Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker, who reiterated the U.S. commitment to protecting Christian communities but expressed frustration over Nigeria's continued failure to act against the violence.
Moore's stance echoes his previous efforts, including a House resolution he introduced in November 2025 condemning the persecution of Christians in Nigeria.
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