The President Donald Trump’s administration has announced visa restrictions for Nigerian funding or supporting genocide against Christians in the country.
The United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio made the announcement in a post on his official X handle on Wednesday.
According to the post, the visa policy applies to Nigeria and other governments or individuals perpetrating the alleged massacre of Nigerian Christians.
He wrote, “The United States is taking decisive action in response to the atrocities and violence against Christians in Nigeria and around the world.
“The @StateDept will restrict U.S. visas for those who knowingly direct, authorize, fund, support, or carry out violations of religious freedom.
“This visa policy applies to Nigeria and other governments or individuals that persecute people for their religious beliefs”.
The Nigerian government had, however, denied any ongoing genocide against Nigerian Christians.
According to government officials, the security challenges facing the nation affect all religions.