SENATE SETS UP COMMITTEE TO ADDRESS U.S ALLEGATIONS OF CHRISTIAN PERSECUTION IN NIGERIA

The Nigerian Senate has constituted a 12-member ad hoc committee to advise on how to respond to growing international concerns, particularly from the United States, regarding alleged state-backed persecution and possible acts of genocide against Christians in the country.

The decision was reached during a closed-door session on Monday, as lawmakers debated the potential diplomatic and reputational consequences of the claims.

Members of the committee include Senators VICTOR UMEH (Anambra Central), YEMI ADARAMODU (Ekiti South), ANIEKAN BASSEy (Akwa Ibom North East), NIYI ADEGBONMIRE (Ondo Central), ABDUL NINGI (Bauchi Central), TITUS ZAM (Benue North East), TONY NWOYE (Anambra North), TAHIR MONGUNO (Borno North), and ASUQUO EKPENYONG (Cross River South).

The committee has been tasked with developing a comprehensive position paper for presentation to both the Executive and the Senate.