U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) is helping sound the alarm over the persecution of Christians in Nigeria.
Palmer cosponsored a resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives last week condemning the ongoing persecution of Christians in Nigeria and supporting President Donald J. Trump’s announcement to officially designate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern.
“The targeted killing of Christians in Nigeria is not just persecution; it is a violation of human rights that borders on genocide,” Palmer said. “The United Nations’ failure to intervene has allowed this to continue for far too long. Thankfully, President Trump is not allowing the United States to turn a blind eye.”
The resolution was introduced by U.S. Rep. Riley M. Moore (R-WV) and draws attention to the horrific persecution Christians face across Nigeria. 50,000-100,000 Christians have been murdered since 2009. At least 7,000 Christians have been killed this year alone – an average of 35 deaths each day.
“This resolution condemns the horrific persecution of Christians in Nigeria,” Moore said. “For far too long, the world has turned a blind eye to the suffering of innocent Christians—entire villages destroyed, churches burned, pastors tortured, families torn apart. This grave suffering must end now.”
President Donald Trump brought attention to the issue earlier this month by threatening possible military action against the country.
Palmer believes Trump is right and thanked him for the effort.
“Nigeria’s genocide of Christians is unacceptable, and the United Nations has failed by not addressing these egregious acts,” Palmer said. “I thank President Trump for his leadership in calling out this atrocity and vowing to take action.”
Yaffee is a contributing writer to Yellowhammer News and hosts “The Yaffee Program” weekdays 9-11 a.m. on WVNN. You can follow him on X @Yaffee
