The text claims that International Christian Concern reported Nigeria\u2019s government allegedly created a $10 million lobbying effort in the United states to reduce scrutiny of anti-Christian persecution. It says U.S. officials, including parts of the Trump governance, have raised concerns about Islamic violence against Christian communities in northern and central Nigeria and even conducted airstrikes against militants. <\/p>\n

According to the report, President Bola Tinubu defended the government\u2019s actions to Western leaders. The text further alleges that a former White House adviser, Matt Mowers (linked to a foreign-agent registration<\/a> and described as leading influence work for Nigeria), helped run the campaign thru connections involving firms and individuals tied to Nigeria\u2019s security and paramilitary infrastructure.It also claims other contractors were paid to produce messaging emphasizing Nigeria\u2019s stance on persecution. <\/p>\n

it argues the stakes are high, citing large numbers of churches destroyed and deaths attributed to religious violence in Nigeria as 2009, including a substantial share of Christian victims. <\/p>\n