US Congressman Moore meets Nigerian security delegation, demands action against Christian persecution

United States Congressman Riley Moore has held a meeting with a delegation of senior Nigerian government officials in Washington, D.C., focusing on the persistent persecution of Christians and the ongoing terrorist threats across Nigeria.

The delegation was led by Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and included top security and government officials such as the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun; the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi (SAN); the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Ojukwu.

A statement issued by Moore on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, said the discussions were “frank, honest, and productive,” with Nigerian officials outlining their challenges in counterterrorism, security assistance, and protecting vulnerable communities affected by violence.

Moore reiterated the United States’ readiness to deepen security cooperation with Nigeria but warned that Washington expects concrete steps to stem attacks on Christian communities.

Moore stated that the United States was ready to coordinate and cooperate with Nigeria, and that, as President Donald Trump made abundantly clear, the United States will not tolerate continued violence against Christians or other forms of religious persecution.

“President Trump does not make idle threats,” he said.

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The lawmaker added that Trump and the U.S. Congress remain “united and serious” in their commitment to ending religious persecution and neutralising terrorist groups such as Boko Haram, ISWAP, and armed militias across the country.

Moore stated: “We stand ready to work cooperatively with the Nigerians to help their nation combat the terrorism perpetrated by Boko Haram, ISWAP, and Fulani militants against their population, specifically Christians in the Northeast and Middle Belt regions of Nigeria.

“The Nigerian government has the chance to strengthen and deepen its relationship with the United States.

“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. I urge the Nigerians to work with us in cooperation and coordination on this critical issue.”

During the meeting, Nigerian officials shared the government’s challenges and concerns regarding counterterrorism, security assistance, protection of vulnerable communities, and ongoing issues involving violence across the country.

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