Genocide Claims: US Unveils Comprehensive Strategy for Best Results in Nigeria

United States Senior Bureau Official Jonathan Pratt has said that President Donald Trump’s administration is looking forward to the rollout of a comprehensive strategy as part of its efforts to ensure stronger protections for religious freedom in Nigeria.

According to Pratt, the Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, had directed officials to develop a comprehensive plan that brings together all available tools, including diplomatic engagement, security cooperation, policing support, and economic assistance.

Pratt stated this during a hearing of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Republicans on President Donald Trump’s redesignation of Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC).

He explained that the strategy aims to coordinate those elements to “get the best result possible” in addressing the ongoing crisis.

Pratt said President Trump’s decision reflects the administration’s commitment to promoting religious freedom as a universal and fundamental right.

He described the levels of violence and atrocities against Christians and other faith communities in Nigeria as “appalling” and a threat to that universal right.

The US official stressed that while the US remains open to collaboration, Washington expects the Nigerian government to show measurable progress in protecting vulnerable communities and curbing attacks.

Pratt said, “The President’s decision underscores the administration’s commitment to promoting religious freedom as a universal right and a fundamental freedom. The levels of violence and atrocities committed against Christians and communities of all faiths in Nigeria are appalling and threaten this universal right. We remain open to working together with the Nigerians, but we also expect the Nigerian government to deliver results on the ground as proof of their commitment to this universal right.

“The Secretary of State, as I mentioned, has directed us to come up with a comprehensive plan using all of the tools that are at our disposal, primarily diplomatic, but also security and assistance cooperation programs. This would span from security to policing to economic support. We want to look at all of these tools and have a comprehensive strategy to get the best result possible. We look forward to seeing that strategy.”