Nigerian-American Organisations Reject Trump, US Labelling Of Nigeria, Call For Dialogue, Accountability
Nigerian-American Organisations Reject Trump, US Labelling Of Nigeria, Call For Dialogue, Accountability
The organisations warned that the label risks worsening diplomatic relations while failing to provide real solutions to the country’s religious and security crises.
Some top Nigerian-American organisations have condemned the recent move by the President Donald Trump-led United States government to designate Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC).
The organisations warned that the label risks worsening diplomatic relations while failing to provide real solutions to the country’s religious and security crises.
Speaking during a joint virtual press conference held on Friday, the coalition comprising the Nigerian Center, Nigerian American Public Affairs Committee (NAPAC), the Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation Americas (NIDOA), and the Nigerian Physicians Advocacy Group (NPAG) challenged the Trump administration’s decision.
They argued that while Nigeria is grappling with complex human rights and religious challenges, punitive designations could undermine progress rather than promote it.
The event brought together key Nigerian American leaders to discuss the implications of the designation, its potential impact on Nigeria and the Nigerian American community, and to present a united call for dialogue, partnership, and transparency between both nations.
Speakers emphasised that while Nigeria faces complex security and religious freedom challenges, any U.S. policy response must foster constructive engagement rather than punitive measures.
The coalition called for continued collaboration between U.S. and Nigerian policymakers, diaspora leaders, and civil society groups to ensure the designation contributes to a more secure, just, and prosperous Nigeria.
The featured speakers included: Gbenga Ogunjimi, Executive Director, The Nigerian Center; Dr. Susan Edionwe, MD, FACS, DipABLM, President, Nigerian Physicians Advocacy Group (NPAG); Bukola Olaoye, Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Organization, Americas (NIDOA); Prince Maduka Nkuku, President, Nigerian American Public Affairs Committee (NAPAC) and Dr. Malcolm Fabiyi, President, Governance Advancement Initiative for Nigeria (GAIN).
On October 31, 2025, SaharaReporters reported that in response to claims of genocide against Christians in Nigeria, the United States President, Donald Trump, has redesignated Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern.”
He announced the decision on his Truth Social media platform on Friday.
“Christianity is facing an existential threat in Nigeria,” Trump posted to Truth Social. “Thousands of Christians are being killed. Radical Islamists are responsible for this mass slaughter. I am hereby making Nigeria a “COUNTRY OF PARTICULAR CONCERN” — But that is the least of it,” he posted.
Trump further noted that he has directed Rep. Riley Moore, Rep. Tom Cole, and members of the House Appropriations Committee to investigate the situation and report their findings to him.
“The United States cannot stand by while such atrocities are happening in Nigeria, and numerous other Countries,” Trump said.
“We stand ready, willing, and able to save our Great Christian population around the World!”
