FG On USA House Committees’ Report

Abuja, Nigeria – February 26, 2026

The Federal Government has taken note of recent statements and recommendations emerging from engagements within the United States Congress, following a joint report on Christian persecution in Nigeria submitted to the White House on Monday by the and the , concerning security developments in Nigeria.
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, , disclosed this in a statement issued on behalf of the Federal Government.

According to the Minister, Nigeria acknowledges that parts of the country continue to face serious security challenges, including terrorism, banditry, and communal conflicts that have tragically affected many communities.

He noted that the Federal Government remains deeply concerned about the loss of lives and destruction of property resulting from these criminal acts, and sympathises with all victims and their families, regardless of faith, ethnicity, or region.
Mohammed Idris clarified that Nigeria does not have, and has never had, a state policy of religious persecution.

He explained that the violence being confronted by security agencies is not driven by government policy or religious bias, but by complex security threats, including terrorism, organised criminality, and longstanding communal tensions.
The Minister further emphasised that the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria guarantees freedom of religion and freedom of worship for all citizens. He stressed that the Federal Government remains firmly committed to upholding these constitutional protections and ensuring equal protection under the law.

He assured that Nigeria will continue to engage international partners through appropriate diplomatic channels while remaining focused on its primary responsibility — the protection of all Nigerians.