A panel of lawmakers in the United States has suggested stopping the export of Nigerian beef and other cattle products to countries such as Ivory Coast, Ghana, South Africa, and Senegal. The proposal is part of measures aimed at responding to alleged persecution of Christians and growing insecurity in Nigeria.
According to Tribune Online, Riley M. Moore, alongside members of the House Committees on Appropriations and Foreign Affairs, presented a report at the White House. The report outlined steps he said would help address attacks on Christians in Nigeria and reduce extremist violence. It followed the decision by Donald Trump to redesignate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) on October 31, 2025.
The report claims that Nigeria has become one of the most dangerous places in the world for Christians. It alleges that many Christians have been killed in attacks by armed Fulani militias and terrorist groups. It also states that churches and schools have been destroyed, and that kidnappings are common. In addition, the report criticises blasphemy laws in some northern states, saying they are used to limit free speech and target Christians and minority groups.
As part of its recommendations, the panel advised the U.S. president to consider using economic pressure, including blocking the export of beef and cattle products, as a way to push armed Fulani herdsmen to disarm.
Other suggestions in the report include creating a security agreement between the U.S. and Nigeria to protect vulnerable communities and fight extremist groups, withholding certain U.S. funds until the Nigerian government takes stronger action against violence, placing sanctions and visa bans on individuals involved in religious persecution, offering technical support to address militia violence, calling for the repeal of Sharia and blasphemy laws, and working closely with international partners such as France, Hungary, and United Kingdom……See More
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