Federal Government Responds to Nigeria’s Redesignation as Country of Particular Concern by U.S.

Federal Government Responds to Nigeria’s Redesignation as Country of Particular Concern by U.S.

In reaction to Nigeria’s redesignation as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) by U.S. President Donald Trump over alleged religious freedom violations, the Federal Government of Nigeria has issued a formal response condemning the move and defending the nation’s commitment to protecting all citizens.

A statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs described visa and diplomatic designations as privileges, not rights, and reaffirmed Nigeria’s position as a country that respects religious diversity, tolerance, and inclusion. The government rejected claims of systematic religious persecution, calling the U.S. action politically motivated and lacking in due consideration of Nigeria’s efforts