The Igbo Women Assembly (IWA) has called on the Nigerian government to acknowledge and address the alleged genocide against Christians in the country, rather than deny its existence. The appeal follows the federal government’s reaction to a threat by U.S. President Donald Trump to use military force against terrorists in Nigeria. According to the IWA, evidence of systematic killings of Christians in Nigeria is overwhelming, and anyone who denies it is complicit.
IWA president Lolo Nneka Chimezie said that the government’s denial will not help the situation; only by recognizing the problem can effective measures be taken to stop the killings. The group welcomed President Trump’s actions, including designating Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) and threatening to act against terrorists. They praised Trump’s attention to the murders of Christians and indigenous Nigerians, asserting that anyone who denies these genocidal killings is an accomplice.
The IWA criticized the Nigerian government for turning a blind eye to unprovoked attacks on Christians by Islamic fundamentalists until Trump’s intervention. It also blamed local and international media for failing to present the atrocities accurately, instead using politically correct euphemisms. The assembly argued that the genocidal killings of Christians and indigenous peoples have been concealed by a “conspiracy of silence,” with the government shielding the perpetrators.
The IWA highlighted the stark disparity in casualty figures, noting that hundreds of churches have been razed while only a few mosques have suffered similar damage. It rejected arguments that Muslims suffer equally, emphasizing that the attackers’ philosophy and agenda clearly target Christians and non‑Muslims. The group questioned the government’s stance, asking what slogan the attackers use as they kill their victims, who are predominantly Christians and non‑Muslims.
The IWA’s call comes as the Nigerian government faces growing pressure to confront the persistent killings. The statement underscores the need for concrete steps to stop the violence and protect citizens, rather than denying the problem’s existence. With the international community, including the United States, taking notice, the Nigerian government may be forced to reevaluate its approach to addressing the violence.
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