NSA Ribadu leads Nigeria’s delegation to U.S., engages Congressman Moore over alleged Christians persecution
U.S. Congressman Riley M. Moore has held high-level talks with a delegation of senior Nigerian government officials led by Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, focusing on the escalating persecution of Christians and persistent terrorist violence across the West African nation.
The meeting, held in Washington, D.C., provided what Congressman Moore described as a “frank, honest, and productive” platform for both sides to exchange concerns on Nigeria’s worsening security crisis, particularly attacks linked to Boko Haram, Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), and armed Fulani militants.
According to details from the engagement, the Nigerian delegation outlined key challenges in counterterrorism operations, the protection of vulnerable communities, and improving the country’s capacity to respond to expanding terrorism and communal violence. The officials also discussed the need for enhanced international cooperation, especially with the United States, to safeguard citizens across different regions of Nigeria.
Congressman Moore reaffirmed the readiness of the U.S. government to work closely with Nigerian authorities but emphasized that Washington expects concrete measures to halt what he described as “horrific violence and persecution” targeting Christian communities in parts of the country.
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He cautioned that the Trump administration remains firm on its stance against religious persecution anywhere in the world, adding that the United States would not overlook continued attacks against Christians in Nigeria.
“I made it crystal clear that the United States must see tangible steps to ensure that Christians are not subject to violence, persecution, displacement, and death simply for believing in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,” Congressman Moore said.
He noted that the U.S. stands prepared to assist Nigeria in disrupting and destroying terrorist networks responsible for widespread killings, abductions, and displacement, particularly in the Northeast and Middle Belt regions.
“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,” he added, urging Abuja to embrace closer cooperation with Washington.
The Nigerian delegation included notable security and policy figures such as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Her Excellency Bianca Ojukwu; Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun; Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN; Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede; Chief of Defence Intelligence, Lt. Gen. E.A.P. Undiandeye; and several senior diplomats and advisers from the Office of the National Security Adviser and the Nigerian Embassy in the United States.
The meeting is seen as part of broader diplomatic efforts to strengthen U.S.–Nigeria security cooperation amid increasing concerns over extremist activities and sectarian violence in Africa’s most populous nation.
By PRNigeria
