The Nigerian Senate has taken steps to address growing international claims accusing the country of persecuting Christians by forming a 12-member ad-hoc committee to craft an official legislative response.
The resolution followed a closed-door session on Tuesday, October 13, where lawmakers reviewed a recent United States report suggesting that acts of genocide may have been committed against Christians in some parts of Nigeria.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the committee’s composition, stating that its primary task is to prepare a comprehensive document that would reflect Nigeria’s official stance and guide further diplomatic engagements.
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Those appointed to the panel include Senators Victor Umeh, Yemi Adaramodu, Aniekan Bassey, Niyi Adegbonmire, Abdul Ningi, Titus Zam, Tony Nwoye, Tahir Munguno, and Asuquo Ekpenyong, among others.
Akpabio directed the team to base its findings on credible evidence and verifiable statistics, stressing that Nigeria’s image and interfaith stability depend on presenting the facts clearly.
Earlier, the Senate had agreed to initiate dialogue with the United States Congress to correct what it described as “misguided narratives” portraying the nation’s insecurity as religious persecution.
The motion, raised by Senator Ali Ndume, sparked wide debate among lawmakers about how Nigeria is perceived abroad.
Several senators argued that while foreign observers may be motivated by concern, their reports often overlook the complexity of the country’s security challenges, which affect both Christians and Muslims.
Akpabio suggested that a smaller Senate delegation be sent to Washington to hold direct, private talks with American legislators and clarify the realities on the ground.
“There are misconceptions that need to be corrected,” Akpabio said, adding that terrorism in Nigeria is not faith-based but a broader national security problem.
Senator Jimoh Ibrahim also emphasised that Nigeria’s counterterrorism approach must be grounded in data and research rather than speculation.