U.S. Lawmakers Advocate for Renewed CPC Designation for Nigeria

4/10/2025 U.S./Nigeria (International Christian Concern) — To address the challenges surrounding religious freedom in Nigeria, U.S. Representative Christopher Smith (R-NJ-4) has put forth H. Res.220, calling on the Trump administration to once again classify Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) under the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998. Introduced on March 11 and currently under review by the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, this resolution reflects the U.S. Congress’s