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Nigeria: Christianity

Asked by Sir Desmond SwayneConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 8 January 2026UIN 102707

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps the Government is taking in collaboration with the Government of Nigeria to address violence and discrimination affecting Christians in northern Nigeria.

Answered by Chris Elmore

I refer the Hon Member to the written ministerial statement published on 27 November 2025 (HCWS1105).

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