H.Res. 220 — Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the need to designate Nigeria a Country of Particular Concern for engaging in and tolerating systematic, ongoing, and egregious violations of religious freedom, and for other purposes.

H.Res. 220 — Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the need to designate Nigeria a Country of Particular Concern for engaging in and tolerating systematic, ongoing, and egregious violations of religious freedom, and for other purposes. | JustPolicyThe purpose of this resolution is to express the U.S. Congress's view that Nigeria should be designated as a "Country of Particular Concern" due to serious and ongoing violations of religious freedom. This designation is important because it highlights the need for the U.S. government to take a stronger stance against religious persecution in Nigeria. Key provisions of the resolution call for several actions. First, it urges the Secretary of State to officially designate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern under U.S.