U.S. Congressman Riley M. Moore has met with a high-level Nigerian government delegation led by the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, in Washington, D.C., to discuss rising concerns over alleged persecution of Christians and ongoing terrorist threats in Nigeria.
The meeting centred on security cooperation, counterterrorism support, protection of vulnerable communities, and broader efforts to curb the wave of violence affecting several regions of the country. Nigerian officials detailed the government’s challenges in responding to terrorist attacks, improving security assistance, and safeguarding citizens amid persistent unrest.
Congressman Moore reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to working closely with Nigeria to end the killings, stressing that President Trump’s administration views the continued targeting of Christians and other religious groups as unacceptable.
He issued a stern warning that the U.S. government would not overlook the situation.
“President Trump and Congress are united and serious in our resolve to end the violence against Christians and disrupt and destroy terrorist groups within Nigeria,” Moore stated. “I urge the Nigerians to work with us in cooperation and coordination on this critical issue.”
The Nigerian delegation included:
- Mallam Nuhu Ribadu – National Security Adviser and Leader of Delegation
- Her Excellency Bianca Ojukwu – Minister of State for Foreign Affairs
- Mr. Kayode Egbetokun – Inspector General of Police
- Chief Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi, SAN – Attorney General of the Federation
- General Olufemi Olatunbosun Oluyede – Chief of Defence Staff
- Lt. Gen. E.A.P. Undiendeye – Chief of Defence Intelligence
- Ms. Idayat Hassan – Special Adviser to the NSA
- Ambassador Ibrahim Babani – Director of Foreign Relations, ONSA
- Ambassador Nuru Biu – Acting Chargé d’Affaires, Embassy of Nigeria
- Paul Alabi – Political and Economic Section, Embassy of Nigeria