Nigerian American Organizations Hold Joint Press Conference on U.S. Designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern
PRESS STATEMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: November 14, 2025
Contact – Nkechi@nigeriancenter.org
Nigerian American Organizations Hold Joint Press Conference on U.S. Designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern
Washington, D.C. — A coalition of leading Nigerian American organizations, including the Nigerian Center, the Nigerian American Public Affairs Committee (NAPAC), the Nigerians in Diaspora Organization, Americas (NIDOA), and the Nigerian Physicians Advocacy Group (NPAG), held a joint virtual press conference today to address President Donald J. Trump’s recent designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC).
The event brought together key Nigerian American leaders to discuss the implications of the designation, its potential impact on Nigeria and the Nigerian American community, and to present a united call for dialogue, partnership, and transparency between both nations.
Speakers emphasized that while Nigeria faces complex security and religious freedom challenges, any U.S. policy response must foster constructive engagement rather than punitive measures. The coalition called for continued collaboration between U.S. and Nigerian policymakers, diaspora leaders, and civil society groups to ensure the designation contributes to a more secure, just, and prosperous Nigeria.
Featured speakers included:
Gbenga Ogunjimi, Executive Director, The Nigerian Center
Dr. Susan Edionwe, MD, FACS, DipABLM, President, Nigerian Physicians Advocacy Group (NPAG)
Bukola Olaoye, Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Organization, Americas (NIDOA)
Prince Maduka Nkuku, President, Nigerian American Public Affairs Committee (NAPAC)
Dr. Malcolm Fabiyi, President, Governance Advancement Initiative for Nigeria (GAIN)
A recording of the press conference is available here: Watch the full event