Alex Daniel Barbir
Alex Daniel Barbir is an American missionary and former college football kicker who served in Nigeria from late 2025 to early 2026, providing humanitarian aid, documenting violence, and advocating for accountability. He attended Liberty University, a conservative Christian institution, and pursued osteopathic medicine before being expelled by the Nigerian government for alleged inflammatory statements that authorities said incited violence. His work has drawn both praise for highlighting suffering and criticism for allegedly exacerbating communal tensions.
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Attended Liberty University, described as a conservative Christian institution with a global focus on missionary work.
Identified as an evangelical Christian whose faith-driven humanitarian work frames his mission in religious terms.
Timeline
Expulsion from Nigeria and allegations of inciting violence
The Nigerian government expelled Alex Barbir in 2026, accusing him of making inflammatory statements capable of inciting violence and deepening divisions, particularly after a speech in Jos that was linked to subsequent killings.
Liberty University
Alex Daniel Barbir is affiliated with Liberty University.
Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Alex Daniel Barbir is affiliated with Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine.